Civil Engineering Apprentice Review
at BAM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Brackley
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
As a Civil Engineering Apprentice, each day my role revolves around site and office work. In the office my primary role is creating diaries, permits; contributing to task briefings and inputting tickets into a delivery tracker. On site I am setting out, surveying and corresponding with site supervisors.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme is definitely one of the best apprenticeship schemes, with bam every apprentice has the opportunity to connect with other apprentices from across the country, the college blocks allow for an immersive educational experience and the site placement propels your professional development and puts each apprentice in the best place to progress their career.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt huge amounts about the construction industry from the site placement, and within college I expanded my technical knowledge surrounding structures, CAD, surveying and mathematics. My interpersonal communication skills have improved through interactions with various people on site and my capability to solve problems and adapt has benefitted.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is well co-ordinated and its structure aids the development of each apprentice. Individually I believe it runs smoothly, however within the apprenticeship sometimes there is a level of ambiguity surrounding dates. This prevents booking holidays in certain segments of the year. Some issues were caused in addition when apprentices didn't get informed of their site location until approaching the start date. But overall it is a smoothly run programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
If anything is ever required within the scheme the staff can help provide any resources, or offer advice. However, there is a high level of independence and you need to be able to take personal responsibility for taking action to propel you forward within the scheme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Leeds College of Building is brilliant, the staff are all highly qualified and they provide a great service. They have a wealth of knowledge due to their industry experience. If you are ever struggling with the academic work, they can provide you with the help required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The academic scheme of work allows us as civil engineers to have the technical knowledge we require to provide information to those on the construction site. And have an understanding of what is going on and why it is happening.
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
Due to the number of apprentices, social events are organised regularly within the apprenticeship. However, on top of this Leeds College of Building provides many extra-curricular activities. I am on a large JV project and there are weekly extra-curricular activities which everybody gets involved in, such as football, rock climbing going to the cinema and various other things.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an amazing experience participating in this apprenticeship scheme. I am extremely proud to be able to work for bam, they give us as apprentices every opportunity of professional development, site experience and academic qualifications.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Express your passion, experience and why you should be hired. Make sure to research bam as a company and understand the courses at hand. Prepare well for the interviews and just make sure to express yourself as an individual.
