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Nottingham Trent University

Apprentice laboratory technician Review

at Nottingham Trent University

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Science

Nottingham

Review Submitted: February 2021

Overall Rating

2.4 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Depending on which placement you're in will depend on what your daily tasks are. Usually, I set and up and take down from students experiments. Prepare solutions or tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I prefer my placement now. My last placement I felt pushed out and isolated and did not enjoy it at all due to my line manager and colleague. But my placement now I enjoy a lot

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
I've learnt more theory than practical, but have learn how to set up equipment rather than use the equipment

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Not super organised. Not really sure what's going on most of the time
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I get a lot of support from current placement manager. But previous placement manager gave 0 support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
More support now than previous trainer
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I've learnt how to set certain equipment up which is helpful
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No there isn't

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Nottingham Trent University to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Previous placement manager made me hate working at NTU but now I'm excited and enjoy it without feeling judged, pushed out, or talked about badly
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nottingham Trent University?
It's an okay place to work - depends highly on who you are working for as to whether you'll enjoy it or not.
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