Scientific Apprentice Review
at Cavendish Nuclear
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Whitehaven, Cumbria
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
2.3 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
1.6/5
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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:
3/5
Routine daily laboratory based work, this changes with each lab.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Quickly became a daily work routine.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Many IT skills, chemistry skills and project managing
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Terribly organised, had little to no foresight on where i would be based, and no formal training.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A mediocre amount but usually will receive some when asked for
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
A less than ideal amount, its been very difficult to follow and understand
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
The qualification is almost entirely irrelevant, all skills are learnt before the qualification.
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
Unfortunately non
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cavendish Nuclear to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its great for start a science based career, especially if you can't afford or do not like the concept of university.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cavendish Nuclear?
Make sure you know what your getting yourself into and you have relevant level 3 qualifications
