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University of Oxford

Apprentice Animal technician Review

at University of Oxford

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Oxford

Review Submitted: March 2022

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
Core Duties Animal Care and Husbandry : Health checking, feeding, aviary/ tank cleaning, associated record keeping.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
o Animal Handling
o Assisting with medications
o Watching experiments and procedures
o Attending talks
o Attending meetings
o Assisting with general admin work
o General Facility cleaning and maintenance

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Very supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Excellent support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Relevant training provided
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
Exposure to research activity

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend University of Oxford to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good pay and opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to University of Oxford?
Apply for something you have a genuine interest in
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