Technical Analyst Review

by Tarmac

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Rating

7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Chemical analysis of limestone, quicklime and hydrated lime. Trace element analysis using atomic absorption and physical testing such as moisture, CaCO3, expansion, grits. I spend the morning typically preparing sample and carry out testing and inputting results in the afternoon.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt new skills in practical chemistry, good lab practices, team work, time management.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the work in the lab as its interesting and the apprenticeship is good as you earn a salary while you learn and achieve a qualification.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • my apprenticeship is organised as I know what I'm going to be doing each week and my progress in task competency is tracked. However it took some work to find a college to start the level 4 course.

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I am well supported and have confidence in the support they provide.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I get time in work to do college work and write assignments and get help if I need it.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Not all areas of the qualification which I study at college are relevant to work however I also do an NVQ in laboratory science in industry which is based on tasks I carry out at work.

    5/10
  • 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 are social activities and a social club.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Tarmac is a top employer for benefits and I get a competitive salary.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tarmac?

    • Take the opportunities you get!

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Buxton, Derbyshire

February 2020

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