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

My role as a developer is to take customer and other developers’ feedback and make improvements to our site using code. Sometimes this includes talking to the customers, asking for help from co-workers, writing code, reviewing other developers’ code and lots of personal learning to make your future work more efficient.

10/10

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

I have learnt many new skills and new programming languages and improved my communication skills as well as self confidence.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy working. I get to expand my knowledge and competency every day, as well as making a difference to our customers’ experience which I really enjoy. University learning can be challenging and extensive though ultimately it is beneficial.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is fairly well structured, although occasionally the apprenticeship standard falls short on logicality, not at the fault of the university or employer, but it’s something you learn to work with.

8/10

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

I receive a huge deal of support from my employers, who give me time to complete university tasks while at work, and give me suggestions and help with anything I struggle with.

10/10

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

The lecturers offer a lot of support to the university students, as well as providing them with services to help with their university work.

8/10

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

It gives me some new knowledge but mostly just some time to practice my development skills which is very useful in my role.

7/10

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.)

We have team building events and opportunities to help out with other areas of the company, such as the marketing.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Epix Systems to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is an encouraging company that understands the challenges and time that university requires and offers support throughout all areas of the apprenticeship, also giving you time to grow and develop as person, as well as containing an all-round lovely group of people to work with.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Epix Systems?

Be friendly and have a good work ethic.

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