Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role involves running and managing the store and colleagues. Implementing business requirements and coaching/training colleagues.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed some of my existing skills further and build upon my strengths however I have learnt many new things.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I did enjoy learning new things and understand different perspectives and ways to approach different issues. I could be a lot to manage at times since I was still working full time while trying to complete the apprenticeship.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The communication could be improved. I do find between each organisation there was a lack of communication and understanding which mainly effects the apprentice.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Once again this could be improved massively. Unfortunately the support was not the best, the apprentices in the store do not often get the time or resources they require. The stores also require further support as they are losing someone from their day to day team.

    5/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • This was good however it could be better. At the start of my apprenticeship I did end up with many different coaches until it finally settled down. Once I had one main one it was great and they were full of the experience required.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I do believe it has helped me to progress into my current role. I found it has benefited me a lot when dealing with difficult situations and when coaching colleagues.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Not that I am aware of.

    5/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Wickes to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It can be a good place to work and there are many great people working within the business. That said there are a lot of improvements to be made.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wickes?
  • Always look at the development programmes they offer as many people can benefit from them.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Ware, Hertfordshire

May 2022


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