Rating

6.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I've moved teams to HFFF which consists of finishing works and I gained experience managing sub-contractors and their works. Speaking to supervisors and operatives about the works and providing paperwork e.g. permits to enable these works.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • No training so far but personal skills include working as a team and gaining more confidence communicating with people in the office and on site.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • At college, it helps to progress as a team to complete the units and also at work with providing evidence for the NVQ framework.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Costain?
  • I continue to be involved in tasks/jobs and I tend to involve myself and ask about work up and coming.

    6/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Its average, there could be changes made to make it smoother and speed up processes when needed. Better structure towards the study side such as completion of units.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Enough support to assist in the units that have to be carried out. Good input in lessons to allow me to complete my assignments in my own time.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I have support from colleagues around me within the team, I can also contact other people regarding my apprenticeship and any concerns.

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Considering where my place of work is 'London' it is sufficient enough with London weighting and season ticket for travel. Salary itself could be better, more warning on pay rises if and when we get them.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I go gym most evenings after work, no other hobbies.

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • A good company in general and the pay compared to others is considerably higher. Good support and training.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
  • Better understanding of company processes and performance reviews.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

February 2017


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