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BASF

Assistant Chemist Review

at BASF

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Bradford

Review Submitted: June 2021

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

4/5 - 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:
4/5
Quality and process management - Small scale processes, in-process testing, process improvement, quality control.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very much - Doesn't feel like a job.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes - Independence, communication, teamwork, business formality, time management.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Very both within the company and the training provider
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
All support required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
What is expected - lectures, workshops, print-outs, practice questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Certain aspects, but it specializes more in analytical than manufacturing.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, seminars and team events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BASF to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Provide more than I could have asked for, very welcoming and keen to expand my skills and build relationships.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BASF?
Be yourself and always ask questions to get the most from the learning.
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