Commercial Apprentice Review
at EDF Trading
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Bridgwater
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
General commercial management and contract practice in managing a tier 1 contractor, who are providing civil marine works on an associated development to HPC.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I don't dislike it. It's rewarding when the hard works pays off and I get the grades I aimed for. Other then that, it is a stepping stone towards professional recognition in a commercial career in construction.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, very much so. It's part of our apprenticeship in developing our professional competencies through the RICS process.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
We have been offered so many opportunities around this degree apprenticeship. However, it is all a bit crammed tightly and can sometimes be very admin intense.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If ever i have a problem, there is always someone who will help as much as they can. I have no issues with the support from my employer and colleagues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
As much as they have to give us and if we have any worries they will help. If they give us too much input, then it might interfere with our final grades at UWE.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Technically, very much so.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, there is always something going on that we can join in with. They will also back us if we wish to raise money for a good cause and help us as best they can.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EDF Trading to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very inclusive, positive. The opportunities in terms of qualifications seem to be as far as you are willing to go, they will support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EDF Trading?
You will get all the help you need, but remember it's not easy. All the apprentices that remain from the original intake have worked extremely hard to get to where they are now.
