Civil Engineering Surveying Technitian Review
at BAM
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Construction
Coventry
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
Daily I look after a variety of labour sheets as well as delivery tickets, the week varies with work from week to week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The program is enjoyable as it gives a good balance between work and socialising. I enjoy meeting the other apprentices up in Leeds and enjoy working with my team at work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've become better at understanding office politics as well as becoming more competent with Excel and some other computer programs.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The training and studying is enjoyable and at work I understand well who my line manager is and who my mentors are.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We receive monthly support from our mentors which is useful and a living away from home allowance, travel allowance etc which is all very helpful.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The monthly meetings are useful and the initial explanation of how the apprenticeship scheme as useful so that I can put evidence in myself without issues.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Day-day my mentor is constantly seeking to give me new work and support me. The things I've learnt have helped me mature and I understand from gaining experience from other what other roles are available in construction.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
At work we arrange our own events such as rock-climbing and pub visits for food and football with the young guys on the project. 5 a side football is also available at Leeds as well as at work. BAM and EKFB both put on a variety events too.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAMs scheme is a beneficial way to becoming qualified and experienced in construction. The scheme is useful in giving a 50% learning 50% work based experience which is something I enjoy.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Be yourself and always think outside the box - this will be important throughout the application process to help you stand out.
