Business Administration Apprentice Review
at Costain
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Newquay
Review Submitted: January 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
3/5
Scanning and uploading construction documentation, meeting room management, stationery management, planning engagement tours/site visits, creating posters for office events, collating health and safety data, managing traffic management data
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Learned lots of valuable skills and gained a lot of experience, could be better in terms of exploring new areas, nurturing areas that interest the apprentice. Good engagement between central apprenticeship team and the apprentice
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Office skills incl. scanning, database systems, laminating, MS Office. Developed skills in construction including health and safety, project management and community relations. Lots of internal and external courses available to learn new skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Week is well structured, time allowed to complete apprenticeship work, however can often find myself bored.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Regular check ups, easy to ask questions, everyone is approachable. Lots of opportunities presented and available to the apprentice.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
College are very helpful, very experienced tutors in the sector, always available for support, interesting sessions that are relevant and can be applied to a variety of workplaces. I feel prepared for my EPA
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Topics covered are applicable in the workplace, really helps you to 'learn on the job', sparks curiosity and gives the theoretical understanding to what is put into practice in the workplace
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
There is a socials group which has regular outings (walks, drinks, meals). There is a walking group, quiz team and a wellbeing committee which is open to suggestions and regularly plans events in the office
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Costain to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great development opportunities, good career progression, interesting projects around the UK, approachable team and friendly atmosphere
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
If you have an interest in construction, it's a great company that allows you to branch off into many different areas. There are plenty of opportunities and the company is invested in your development
