Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Project managing lighting capital and maintenance works including design and compliance services.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes much better knowledge of excel, programming and technical aspects. Learned better academic writing skills and time management.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Its good to network with other industries. I have learned a lot and enjoy the challenge.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Can be a bit erratic, it is well supported via the digest and blackboard but varies a lot from tutor to tutor.

    7/10

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

    3/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • A fair bit of coaching on assignments which helps.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel it gives me better analysis and evaluation skills and encourages critical discussion.

    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.)
  • Opportunities to join in networking events but they are too far from my home.

    6/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Cumbria County Council to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • In general fairly secure and invest in development. Can be frustrating the speed of implementation.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cumbria County Council?
  • Be prepared for a long wait to get staffing approved. High levels of Union Activity.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Milnthorpe, Cumbria

July 2020


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