Technology Engineer Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

Sub-contractor works progression and quality assessment. Checking of RAMS and ensuring the relevant parties are conforming. Health and safety assessments. Design assistance.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Personal development both on site and academic has been extensive and varied.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Both academic and on site experience has been enjoyable.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme involves regular development assessment and resultant alterations to maximise effectiveness.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support has been extensive from various parties; line manager, package manager and learning and development manager.

10/10

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

Chesterfield college was deemed by Pearsons the governing body as being the worst organised in the country for that particular course. My experience reflects this. The level 3 apprenticeship was however organised and mainly positive.

3/10

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

Significantly; I often find myself applying knowledge and methodoligies I have learnt through the course.

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 are frequent networking events, celebratory events and social events.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Costain to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Overall my experience has been very positive; recieving extensive support, varied on site experience and significant additional training.

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

As with any apprenticeship try and gain some experience before enrolling, to ensure the chosen discipline is well suited to yourself as there may well be financial implications should you decide it isn't for you.