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Finance Apprentice Review

at Defence Equipment & Support

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Finance

Bristol

Review Submitted: May 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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
Finance and accounting, report running and spreadsheets
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It is challenging but rewarding.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes especially excel skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Quite well organised with a 20% balance of college work as well as practical work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is supportive with my studies and work on placement.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Not as much support as I would like to receive.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
There are some skills I have learned through my training provider which has helped my day to day role.
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
Yes many committees and network events which occur regularly.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Defence Equipment & Support to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Can learn through having different placements and it is a big organisation so there are lots of opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Defence Equipment & Support?
Be unique and stand out.
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