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Business administration apprentice Review

at Defence Equipment & Support

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Filton

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

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!

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

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Provide others with the support they require to do their jobs in an efficient manner.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience from start to finish.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed and learnt many skills such as communication, IT and Project Management

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely well organised, especially considering the unforeseen changes that had to be made due to the pandemic
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support was available at all times, and provided whenever it may have been needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I felt supported at all times throughout the apprenticeship, our training provider was very approachable and always willing to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel the learning and tasks I’ve undertaken in my qualification have pushed me to gain a wider experience in my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
In normal time there are plenty of activities available such as a very cheap gym membership (~£4 per month), exercise classes, sports facilities (squash, football etc)

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Defence Equipment & Support to a friend?
Yes
Why?
DE&S is a great place to work, filled with a very diverse group of great people. The organisation encourages you to improve yourself at all opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Defence Equipment & Support?
Research the organisation as much as possible.
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