Apprentice Animal technician Review

by University of Oxford

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Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Core Duties Animal Care and Husbandry : Health checking, feeding, aviary/ tank cleaning, associated record keeping.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • o Animal Handling o Assisting with medications o Watching experiments and procedures o Attending talks o Attending meetings o Assisting with general admin work o General Facility cleaning and maintenance

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Very much

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very good

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Very supportive

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Excellent support

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Relevant training provided

    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.)

    • Exposure to research activity

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good pay and opportunities

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?

    • Apply for something you have a genuine interest in

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Oxford

March 2022

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