Funeral service crew Review

by Co-op

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I am training to be a Funeral Director. My role is to support our clients arrange a funeral tailored to their needs. I act as an advocate on their behalf and uphold the highest standards.

9/10

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

Lots. Communication skills, listening skills, leaderships skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I like to arrange my own work load and learning and this apprenticeship gives me the flexibility to do this.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Again, I have control over my learning and experience. I fit it around my current role.

9/10

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

My employer is always on hand. The only thing I would say is to be pushed more to be hands on.

9/10

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

My couch is available and checks in. She is very knowledgeable and has lots of experience to share and point me in the right direction.

9/10

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

I learn about not only doing the role but what it takes and the bits in between that will help me progress to be the best I can be. Lots of videos, and information is available to complete my tasks. I can refer back to them again/again.

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.)

Maybe the NAFD conference. I am always looking for extra courses or experiences to help me.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Co-op to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

We are all about being diverse and inclusion. What the community wants shapes our vision and goals and we work in a democratic way. The coop have invested in me so I can progress in this business.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Co-op?

Do your research and look up our values . We want like minded people to join and help the business grow.