Building Services Design Technician Apprentice Review

by Troup Bywaters + Anders

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I perform different tasks primarily using AutoCAD, these tasks can range from doing containment drawings to lighting calculations.

9/10

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

I have developed my AutoCAD skills as well as my communication skills. While learning how to use software such as Amtech and Dialux.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It is nice to have a career while being able to learn and gain qualifications that will stick with me for the entirety of my working life. The atmosphere of the office is also very uplifting.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well structured as I am always kept busy and never sitting with nothing to do.

9/10

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

Whether it be a question on what I'm doing or a question just in general there is always someone I can turn to ask it.

9/10

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

The lecturers are always available when help is needed and I have on multiple occasions been given above the help i asked for.

9/10

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

It helps a fair bit more than i had first imagined, due to my learning helping me understand the fundamentals of what i do on a day to day basis

9/10

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.)

There are activities available and i have on multiple occasions attended nights out with the company as well as a few rugby matches and i have attended a few networking events on behalf of the company.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Troup Bywaters + Anders to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend TB+A due to the friendliness of all the staff, the atmosphere of the offices and the work that is done on a daily basis always being rather intriguing.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Troup Bywaters + Anders?

Be yourself. Bring something new to the table and be confident