Apprentice Designer Review

Designing and planning the build of fibre optic networks. 50/50 desk/field split.

Gaining expertise in construction, project management. Developing existing telecoms knowledge.

High level of autonomy and responsibility, but the support and backing of more experienced team members when I need it.

VM02 is a mature apprenticeship provider, so good organisational and support structures in place.

Study day and extra leave needed to prepare Portfolio submissions/prepare for professional exams given without quibble. Structured roadmap to ensure I am getting exposure to all areas of expertise needed to become competant in my job role.

Flexible learning materials to support different learning styles/neurodiversity. Also able to acommodate (within reason) work demands around portfolio submission dates.

Much more rounded view of the business as a whole. The qualification opens doors to wider areas of the business.

There are a lot of extra-curricular activities on offer, but I have personal responsibilities (school aged children) which stop me getting involved.

Yes

Great foundation to a career. Interesting work.

Be yourself. There are lots of different apprenticeships, so read the job description carefully to make sure you are applying for a role you are comfortable with and want to be in, as the role will be your initial destination on completion of the apprenticeship.