Rating

5.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My main role was Document Control. This involved organising, maintaining and the issuing of all formal communications within the project.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt quite a bit relating to IT skills including the use of Microsoft Excel and advanced formulas

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • It was an enjoyable learning experience but things weren't always cheerful.

    5/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Costain?
  • From what I could see, Costain as a company valued me as an apprentice but I can't say the same for the workers in the office at C336 Paddington New Yard. Luckily my new office is the complete opposite and my colleagues are positive.

    3/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme was quite efficient at times.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My trainer [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] was extremely helpful in the final weeks of my apprenticeship.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My superiors weren't really much help throughout my apprenticeship. My gratitude goes out to a handful of employees which provided me with the necessary experience required for my apprenticeship.

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I can't really complain about the salary BUT it would of been hard to maintain my lifestyle if Costain didn't provide an anual travel card.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Opportunities can always be found as long as one looks for them.

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Costain gave me a chance to completely change my field of work. Without this apprenticeship I would most likely of continued my path in retail.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
  • Make the most out of the experience and take in as much information as possible. I would also suggest prioritising the completion of the apprenticeship over the workload of the job as I did come across members of Costain who would happy put their workload over my future if it made their day less stressful.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Central London & City

February 2016


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