Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Supervisor of the Administration Department for a Trade Union, oversee the work of 4 staff members offering support, guidance and coaching alongside completing my own workload.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I was originally the grade 1 clerical assistant in the office and have since been promoted to supervisor. Developed my skills in communication and leading/managing people.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Really enjoyed the experience and it has really allowed me to be confident in my knowledge and skills that I have gained. My tutor was extremely supportive throughout.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • very organised understood the structure and followed it throughout the programme with regular knowledge assessments and reviews.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • brilliant support from my employer couldn't fault them atall

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • massive support from my training provider and my tutor, full support and coaching on all topics.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel it has helped me further the knowledge I had and to better myself in my skills, it has ultimately helped me in being promoted into my new role and helped me in the process of changing over from a clerical assistant to supervising my colleagues.

    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.)
  • as we are a trade union we run regular campaign days to support the Union's campaigns as well as monthly social events.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Amazing principles and values for workers. Fantastic company to work for.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Usdaw?
  • Address all points on the application with examples of how you meet this criteria do not just say ' I do this in my role' give a direct example of how you meet them.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Manchester

June 2020

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