A3 Apprentice; Core Solutions, Technology Review
at NatWest Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: February 2023
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
Performing various support duties and code amendments/repairs to train for an admin/support role.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
So far very much enjoying my apprenticeship, enjoying the work and the effort put into my training by my manager and team despite at times feeling clueless.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Coding skills for rexx, jcl, some scl and sql, familiarity with mainframe software such as ispf and endevor
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
"Freeform" would be how I describe the program, with courses being signed up individually rather than structured from the start
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My manager and team lead, and co-workers are all very supportive of my assigned work and training/learning
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
At current direct support is limited due to nature of assigned coursework but support is there if needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Too early to say - may be of questionable relevance due to the 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
Activities are available and made clear through work intranet and newsletters
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company pays well with good holidays, and has a very inviting work atmosphere from what I have seen, co-workers are very friendly and supportive with an abundance of help information available when needed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
I am unsure what tips to provide, I feel I got very lucky with the apprenticeship due to lack of IT qualifications.
