Software Engineer Apprentice Review

by Barnett Waddingham

Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Initial boot camp (with training provider) upon joining to learn fundamentals and related work tools. After like any other software engineering job (completing stories etc) but with a day per week of more advanced learning with my training provider. I will be examined on provable theoretical knowledge, tech skills and behaviours.

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

    • Theoretical knowledge and tech skills and behaviours. Way too many to list. Note I joined upon only brief theoretical knowledge from past studies and soon to become a fully qualified Software Engineer.

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

    • 10/10

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

    • 10/10. The training provider has done an excellent job in structuring this programme (as covered in question 1) plus my company has related to the working material perfectly.

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

    • I can receive guidance and help whenever I want from a vast group of staff.

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

    • Mandatorily; 3 month starting Boot Camp everyday, at least a full day of training per week after that. This is excluding extra optional help from your coach who is available basically everyday.

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

    • My company and training provider have worked co-operatively to structure my learning and work to the same topics making it incredibly efficient to learn. Step 1 study the core theory of a topic with training provider, step 2 absolutely bolt it into your head through professional practice.

    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.)

    • There are countless guilds you can join, staff often organise independently activities and the company organise quite a few fun new trips every year.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Barnett Waddingham to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They really take their slogan to practice not only with clients but with all staff: ensuring the highest levels of trust, integrity, and quality

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barnett Waddingham?

    • Press confirm on your application!!

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Software Engineering

Bristol

January 2024

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