Project Controls Apprentice Review

by AWE

Rating

8.2/10

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

I am a project controls apprentice and am currently going round the business in placements to get experience with planning, estimating, cost engineering, and a few other roles involved in project controls.

8/10

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

I have continued to improve my interpersonal skills and communications methods. I have also learnt specific software and programmes related to the specific areas I have been placed in.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying the process and am becoming more competent in each role as time goes on.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Structure could be improved in terms of communications and giving plenty of notice but other than that I have no complaints and what is expected of me is always clear.

7/10

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

I receive all the help I feel i need and feel comfortable reaching out to the right people when required.

9/10

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

My college is great at supporting me and I am very pleased with the care and effort taken by the tutors. I know any issues or questions I have will be taken seriously and they will aid me to get anything sorted.

9/10

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

Very well. I have had evidence in my workplace that the combination of the two work well and what I learn at college is matching to the work I am carrying out in the workplace.

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.)

Work are keen on social events and I have been to some both with the other apprentices and with my closer placement teams.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend AWE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The healthy work environment and the people you get to collaborate with makes it an enjoyable place. The work is flexible and can work for your lifestyle and it has a great sense of job security. I also feel the prospect to work up the company is a very viable option.

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

Trust the process and be patient. Reach out to awe contacts if ever unsure on what steps you should be taking to make the process quicker if possible. If any documents are required from you during this time I would suggest to get them done as soon as possible in order to not halt the start to any key processes starting.