Technical Apprentice Review

by CBRE

Rating

10/10

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

Maintaining a hospitals hard FM, learning about the mechanical and electrical engineering to maintain equipment such as AHU, Boilers and other hard FM systems.

10/10

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

Learnt a great understanding in engineering systems of how to maintain a site while also developing other skills which will improve my CPD such as communication and leadership

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Everyday is a new challenge and each day I grow to love work and college even more, there so much to learn and so much to do while also having lots of opportunities to grow and develop

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised. i really like the structure and ratio of work to college. with regards to my college i do a block release, this means i can learn the theory in college and complete the assignments and then going back to site and applying the knowledge

10/10

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

My employer not only helps me with benefits, financials and other experiences but also helps me track my progress ensuring i am always devolving. i also have an amazing team and managers who support me even when i am faced with challenges, this makes me feel more happy knowing i have a lot of aid and support!!

10/10

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

My training provider always go out of their way to ensure the work is completed up to standard, however if i am having any challenges my lectures are always here to support me to complete my qualifications to standard

10/10

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

my college work and my site work synergizes very well, this is because college helps me understand the theory part of it and then i can apply my knowledge on site, this improves my performance by understanding both engineering aspects

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.)

Many professional networking events and apprentice gatherings which help communication and networking, there also many opportunities to help the next generation of apprentices and many other volunteering activities and fundraisers for charities.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend CBRE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A great opportunity to develop you professional and personal skills while also having a great and happy career in engineering

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

Don't be afraid to take a path like an apprenticeship where people such as your family and friends are not familiar with.