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Sandwell Council

Business support Review

at Sandwell Council

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Customer Service

Smethwick

Review Submitted: January 2024

Overall Rating

4.2 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
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:
4/5
Providing Customer service, managing reception and performing admin tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with this apprenticeship and in my role

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I gained confidence and gained skills like talking to people, also I learned how to perform admin duties such as inputting data on a cirm system

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is very well organised, set out into to easy to understand and informative modules.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received a lot of support from my line manager and apprentice coach
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get a lot of support from my training provide . My coach is always available to talk and we have constant reviews and practice sessions for the EPA
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
A lot. Customer service is a very sought after and valuable skill for any position
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
n/a

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Sandwell Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent leave entitlement and pension. Staff are very friendly and willing to help, all round its been a very positive experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Sandwell Council?
Recognise that interviews are performed different in the council then in most other private sector jobs
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