Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
- 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
- 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.)
- 9a. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
I rotate between teams over the course of the apprenticeship, spending roughly 6 months in each team. I also have 1 day per week dedicated purely to my university work.
I have learnt competencies in different software, presentation skills, as well as basics in coding.
I'm really enjoying my programme. The university work is tough, but my team at work are very understanding and allow me extra time for my studies when I need it.
It isn't always clear when and where I will be moving placements, but my teams are always very helpful and make the transition smooth.
My employer is very helpful, when I'm struggling with university work my team offer to help me understand it and allow me extra time. They always have time to explain work to me and are happy to answer all of my questions.
I haven't found the university to be particularly helpful, however my team at work are always happy to help when I'm stuck,
The degree so far doesn't match up to my job very much, however it has given me a grounding in IT which I didn't have before and I'm beginning to learn Python which is a useful skill. I would say my teams at work have taught me the practical applications of my role.
We have drinks after work once a month, but the apprentices meet up more regularly.
Yes
I have found everyone I've worked with to be really helpful and understanding. There is also plenty of opportunities to try working in different teams and roles.
The degree part is tough, but as an employer, the BBC is fantastic at providing support.
Details
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Manchester
June 2022