Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • On a day to day basis it could very I could be helping out in the workshop with joinery like doors and windows and other stuff but I could be going out on site helping out there.overall it can be different every day on site or at the workshop

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnet many new skills throughout the time I have also felt I have also developed skills I already had.one of the biggest skills i have felt I have developed is people skills because you meet so many different people.you are learning new things all the time as well doing different things every day.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The program I am on is very good one to do being at college three days a week and work two days a week it’s a good way to break up the week and it doesn’t feel so long. And I enjoy working out on site with different people every week.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program I am on is well structured because it is fairly predictable most of the time but can also be flexible when needed. It is also very well organised with holidays And other events made clear in the timetable so you know when you’re off and when your own and what is happening when.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I received a good amount of support from My employer As they help me with my apprenticeship and also help me learn stuff about my job in the industry I’m going to give me a good amount of guidance towards my future and what I can expect of it.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive good amount of support from my training provider with a check up every term to see what I’m doing when I was on it what needs improving and how I am getting on in general and I feel this helps towards my overall well-being and helps me achieve my future goal the best I can

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel that the training I will get from my apprenticeship but I’m currently doing will help me perform better in the future by having real world experience in the job that I would like through doing the qualification the time doing by going out and working and doing money for the future

    8/10

  • 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.)
  • There aren’t any extra curricular activities I do apart from socialise with friendsOn weekends and occasionally I go out for drinks with work colleagues or friends or go and watch a football match and occasionally go down to the park to play football also go for days out with them in general there is nothing I do professionally outside of work

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Smithfield Joinery to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Currently it has a good structure and has a variety of work in different places doing different things occasionally. This is a good place to learn new skills because because of the variety of things done in the process and also the people they’re good to get along with.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Smithfield Joinery?
  • There is in any advice or tips I would give in general the only thing I would say is that you’ve got to work hard towards your goal stay focused on the job always look busy even if you’re not listen to what is being said and stay on your toes


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Wales

February 2019

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