Apprenticeship Programme Lead Review

My role is to identify skills gaps within the organisation and work with business areas to source the most appropriate training method taking into account the required learning, funding etc. I work with the business areas on a day to day business to support them to develop learning pathways which could include short training courses or apprenticeships.

I am looking forward to learning the methods and theories of skills analysis and also polishing up my skills in learning delivery.

I am really enjoying the apprenticeship programme - I am excited to learn new methods and also interacting with other companies and share ideas and see how I can work differently so that I can provide the correct support for the business areas within NATS. As I am an existing member of staff I was very apprehensive in starting the apprenticeship but I am really enjoying it.

The programme is structured really well. I know exactly when my face to face and virtual session are taking place and i have been told what we will be learning in the session. I know what the end point assessment looks like and what I need to do to complete the EPA.

My role has recently changed to L&D and my employer has encouraged me to complete this training so that I can be the best that I can be. I am always up for improving my skills and took the opportunity that was offered to me. I have a mentor and a team that will support me through the process.

I have received a lot of support from my training provider especially at the beginning when I was doubting whether I could start the apprenticeship. They have provided me with confidence that I can do this and will achieve at the end if I put my all into it. I know that they will support me if I have any issues along the journey.

I have gained much more confidence and I will perform better in my role as I will be given more responsibility in my new L&D role to develop learning programmes and support the delivery of learning.

I joined the company last year whilst in lockdown therefore haven't had the opportunity to attend any social events. However, we do have a social club, gym etc and when we get back to normality I will be joining these.

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Everyone is so supportive and encourage learning whether it be apprenticeship, graduate schemes or eng tech programmes. I am really happy working for NATS and look forward to seeing what my future holds.

Go for it, NATS are a great organisation to work for.