Technical Apprentice Review

by Balfour Beatty

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am training to be a cable design engineer, this includes the use of auto-cad and use of in house programmes. I learn along side my course.

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

    • I have learned a lot of new skills and this programme has allowed me to put skills learned in university into practise.

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

    • I enjoy it a lot but do you think you miss out a lot of the university experience.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • My programme is really structured and there is always help available when needed. The course and my work go hand in hand so I am never overloaded with information.

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

    • Whatever amount is necessary they are always there and I never feel anxious to ask them any questions.

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

    • There is always help but specifically from other students as they are experiencing the same amount of stress as you and know how you feel.

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

    • It allows for confidence in my work but there is still a long way to go and learn before i am able to perform at a high level

    5/10
  • 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 there are many things to get involved in , e.g Gold DofE

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They make me fell confident and overall a good employer

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?

    • Be ready for challenges and working in a team!

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glasgow

May 2022

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