trainee bus driver Review
at Stagecoach UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Driver
Worthing, UK
Review Submitted: August 2023
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
i am training to become a bus driver with stagecoach, this means that i will be learning new skills and completing different training exercises. i will be helping to transport the general public around the sussex area ensuring they get to their destination on time and in a safe manner.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i am very much enjoying this program, my training officer has made it easy to follow and a nice experiance where i dont feel too under pressure and am able to ask any questions and seek advise without hesitation.
i feel that i am able to complete this program and continue on to becoming a qualified bus driver.
i feel that i am able to complete this program and continue on to becoming a qualified bus driver.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have learnt many new skills so far, including reversing training on the bus.
i have completed many tests so far and passed them all this includes the cpc exam, theory test for the pvc test as well as basic maths and english.
i have my practical exam/test left to do before i am able to go out and drive the bus.
i have completed many tests so far and passed them all this includes the cpc exam, theory test for the pvc test as well as basic maths and english.
i have my practical exam/test left to do before i am able to go out and drive the bus.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
this particular program is very well structured and is easy to follow, i sometimes struggle due to myself having dyslexia but have had no issues so far and when i do struggle my training officer is always on hand to help read a question or give me the correct spelling.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
my training officer has been very supportive and will always answer and questions or concerns that i may have. as there are a group of us we also help each other out if we dont understand what we need to be doing or a task that has been set for us to complete.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
my training officer has been increadably helpfull and is always on hand to help with any questions, queries or advice i may need.
i feel comfortable going to my training officer whenever i may need to.
my training officer makes our training sessions fun and informative at the same time.
i feel comfortable going to my training officer whenever i may need to.
my training officer makes our training sessions fun and informative at the same time.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
i feel that the training for the qualification i require is helping me imensley if i didnt recieve the training i would not be able to perform my duty to the general public.
the training i am recieving is very informative and will help me progress further giving me new skills.
the training i am recieving is very informative and will help me progress further giving me new skills.
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
as i have only been doing my training for a few weeks i am not yet sure if there are any extra-curricular activities that i can become involved with outside of work just of yet. but as there is a group of us doing the training at the same time we have formed a group chat and are planning activities to do once the training is completed.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
stagecoach so far have been a great company, the training for my apprentership has been very informative and helpful, i have many people i can turn to if i need help with anything and it is easy to get hold of those people. i feel that i will fit in well with this company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?
i would advise people to be honest, ensure they have all the correct information before joining.
the training may take a few weeks/months but it is totally worth it and the training courses are really helpful and informative.
stagecoach has a very good rating and treats their employees with dignity and respect.
the training may take a few weeks/months but it is totally worth it and the training courses are really helpful and informative.
stagecoach has a very good rating and treats their employees with dignity and respect.
