Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I oversee policies and procedures and produce frequent reports for the department. This involves lots of manual excel spreadsheet manipulation and reporting.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have learnt the basic principles of data analysis and will learn good in-depth knowledge of excel, SQL and power bi which I will use frequently

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I am very happy with the programme as I can see the benefits that I can apply to my day to day tasks. I am enjoying the coach and his delivery style and pace also.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is well spread out across the year to allow time to work around it and time to undertake self study and the assignment requirements. The content of each session is also just about right and not too intense. It has been well adapted virtually.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Lots. I am allowed the time required and the ability to try my learned skills in my day job. I am also asked how I am getting on frequently so help can be offered if required.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Lots. Our training provider and coach are available at all times and we have multiple means to reach out to them and we receive typically instant and Informative responses.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The training and syllabus is precisely geared towards helping with my current role by both providing extra detail to tools I use and by teaching me new and better ways to do things.

    10/10

  • 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 a social committee that frequently advertises and runs events. The training provider also frequently advertises social networking events.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Skanska to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Strong values. Care for life of employees. Great employee welfare considerations also during the current pandemic. Support workers through training such as this course.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Skanska?
  • Spend some time on the webpage fully understanding the company and ensure it fits with your own values.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Construction

Rickmansworth

June 2020


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