Software Engineer Apprentice Review

by Barnett Waddingham

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

Initial boot camp (with training provider) upon joining to learn fundamentals and related work tools. After like any other software engineering job (completing stories etc) but with a day per week of more advanced learning with my training provider. I will be examined on provable theoretical knowledge, tech skills and behaviours.

10/10

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

Theoretical knowledge and tech skills and behaviours. Way too many to list. Note I joined upon only brief theoretical knowledge from past studies and soon to become a fully qualified Software Engineer.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

10/10. The training provider has done an excellent job in structuring this programme (as covered in question 1) plus my company has related to the working material perfectly.

10/10

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

I can receive guidance and help whenever I want from a vast group of staff.

10/10

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

Mandatorily; 3 month starting Boot Camp everyday, at least a full day of training per week after that. This is excluding extra optional help from your coach who is available basically everyday.

10/10

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

My company and training provider have worked co-operatively to structure my learning and work to the same topics making it incredibly efficient to learn. Step 1 study the core theory of a topic with training provider, step 2 absolutely bolt it into your head through professional practice.

10/10

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.)

There are countless guilds you can join, staff often organise independently activities and the company organise quite a few fun new trips every year.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They really take their slogan to practice not only with clients but with all staff: ensuring the highest levels of trust, integrity, and quality

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

Press confirm on your application!!