Civil Asset Management Degree Apprentice Review

The role includes examination, maintenance, inspection and testing of civil asset's across the building. Day to day tasks include regular building inspections and constructing accessible and consistent records of asset condition findings. Regular meetings occur to ensure collaborative solutions between teams and disciplines regarding any issues within civil assets that may compromise operations.

Team working and communication skills are focused on heavily. Communication between immediate team members and external contractors is essential to deliver project deadlines quickly and efficiently. The use of online database systems has taught me how to record and communicate information in a manner that is of significance to a variety of different disciplines.

The work aspect of the apprenticeship is interesting and provides appropriate and regular challenges. We are regularly encouraged to get involved with projects outside the immediate scope of the apprenticeship even if it is only as a bystander to understand the process a project must endure. The educational aspect of the apprenticeship is satisfactory.

The work aspect of the apprenticeship is well organised despite being a relatively new programme and it is obvious that LFE has been utilised. The apprenticeship started its first year last year and so that intake have inspired the structure of our welcome programme. The educational aspect of the apprenticeship lacks flawless organisation and could be improved.

The team are very supportive and friendly and have encouraged me to become involved with several different projects. The team have a natural comfortable environment and a positive attitude towards aiding the development of others. Colleagues outside my team show a similar manner of approach to any issues and interactions.

The additional support from the training providers is readily available and can be of invaluable use. There are additional sessions regularly available for anyone that feels as though they are struggling and that would benefit from extra assistance. Despite the occasional lack of organisation, most points of contact within the training provider are keen to provide additional support if required.

The civil scheme is relatively new and so the degree is attached to another quality degree with a handful of additional civil units. As it stands, little within the degree is applicable within the work place and a more specific degree from the offset may be worth considering moving forward.

To my knowledge, there are no extra-curricular activities available as a consequence of the apprenticeship. If any extra-curricular activities are available such as those of a sporting or networking nature, they are not well advertised and encouraged. Regardless, they may not be essential and may not enhance the quality of the programme.

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Based on my personal experience and the desirable work condition I have been exposed to. I am regularly away from my desk attending numerous site visits and I am constantly exposed to new experiences and areas of concern. I have been lucky enough to be placed within a busy, friendly team that readily involve me in projects.

There are many degree apprenticeship pathways available, of which some have been running much longer than others. My advice would be to research the pathways well before applying so that all options may be considered. I would also suggest to request a curriculum for the degree prior to employment as the content of the degree may not be of interest to everyone.