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BAM

Groundworker Review

at BAM

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

Leeds

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

3.5 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Everything from general labour to banking plant and using machinery.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt how to use different types of machinery and right techniques such as safe manual handling when lifting loads

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Pretty organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Not to much
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
They support me anyway they can
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The knowledge you get from tutoring is carried along to work life and I have found myself knowing more about certain things than the older more experienced workers.
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good pay, wellbeing days and friendly staff.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Be ready for hard days and days where you feel like you don't want to be there everyone has them days especially when its raining and cold but in the end its worth it you will make friends and learn a lot if you get your head down.
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