Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

by BAM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Current role is understanding the Job a Civil Engineer does. Currently in pre-construction so I am assisting with documentation and programming, as well as utility searches and quotations

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes: Civil Engineering principles, Design Understanding, Engineering Drawings, Utility Searches, Project Progress Understanding, Professional Work Environment Experience, Setting Out According to Engineering Drawings

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my program quite a lot

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Frequent and Personalized support

10/10

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

Frequent and Personalized Support

10/10

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

I feel that it assists me in understanding the core principles of the working being undertaken whilst on site

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.)

Monthly Activity sessions, Annual Social Events, Digital design briefing

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BAM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The course and apprenticeship is personalized and adjusted to everyone, allowing multiple personality types to enjoy the experience and training

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?

Be yourself