Rating

7.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an electro mechanical apprentice, I am in my first year which is very theory based on basic key skills. After this year I will go on placements to improve my skills in the workplace.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Health and Safety, Engineering principles, hand skills, basic electronics

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my programme but I would like to do more practice work as we do a lot of theory, however I know this will change next year.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Civil Service?
  • We haven't been at our home sites much yet, but I feel very welcomed when I'm there.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • We have set times for each subject each week, but we do get a lot of time to do each task, and then have nothing else to do. When we are meant to do practical though I can often be double booked.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I get support from all the staff when I need help.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My line manger is very quick to respond to any questions I have if I email her.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I believe I get a very good wage for a first year apprentice and I have enough money to use.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • They have many opportunities as I can join the gym for a cheap price and go to company events.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Civil Service to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a good employer and look after their staff.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Civil Service?
  • Look up about the company and what your job will include.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

February 2016


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