Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role includes developing a complete IT solution for our customers, this could either be in the form of bug fixes or developing new features. I also have taken part in meetings that determine the future of the company and has more value to the business compared to just a bug fix. This includes marketing days and approach to be decided meetings and sprint planning, reviewing and retrospective.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Throughout my time here I have learnt and developed a wide range of skills that aren't just limited to coding and technical areas. I have also learnt some business and project management by shadowing and also taking part in meetings. I have also started writing blog posts and gotten better at writing. I have also been able to learn a lot about different programming languages and techniques and how various technologies work.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • This programme has been extremely enjoyable and I've been able to learn a lot more than I would have compared to a normal degree. I have also met some great people who helped me grow as a person. I have enjoyed this experience because it has allowed me to grow as a person.

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I the university side of things is quite structured however it doesn't seem to be more beneficial compared to the non-structured environment at work. At work, i have been able to learn a lot more since the people around me have more knowledge about what they are talking about compared to that of a university.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I constantly receive a lot of support from my employer whether its to do with university work or actual work or even to do with my own life. I have also been able to pursue interests of my own thanks to the personal development review process which has allowed me to improve myself further.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive as much support as I need from my employer or from co-workers, I also receive a vast amount of incredibly useful support from tutors and teachers. They always seem very happy to support me and my peers and i have never felt neglected and that is why I enjoy it.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I don't feel it helps me a lot but rather its the other way round since I usually feel that I have already done the work and learned how to do it from work rather than from university. This usually applies to more technical subjects rather than the business ones

    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.)
  • Yes, there is like going to tech events or going to team building exercises however I usually do not go to anything other than that even though they may be available.

    7/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Epix Systems to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Since it is a very open and relaxing and friendly environment and a lot can be learnt by some very talented people


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Epix Systems?
  • know how to code and be nice


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Manchester

February 2020


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