Finance Apprentice Review

by Defence Equipment & Support

Rating

7.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Finance and accounting, report running and spreadsheets

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes especially excel skills.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is challenging but rewarding.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Quite well organised with a 20% balance of college work as well as practical work.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My employer is supportive with my studies and work on placement.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Not as much support as I would like to receive.

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • There are some skills I have learned through my training provider which has helped my day to day role.

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes many committees and network events which occur regularly.

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Defence Equipment & Support to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Can learn through having different placements and it is a big organisation so there are lots of opportunities.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Defence Equipment & Support?

    • Be unique and stand out.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Bristol

May 2022

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