apprentice devops engineer Review
at NatWest Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Bristol
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
3.7 /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
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
My role within my team currently is to help, and gain experience, other team members and pick up work within my scope that builds my knowledge.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy it very much, there has been some hiccups along the way, regarding security measures within the bank clashing with what my learning provider is asking of me but there is normally always a way around that.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, i have learnt a multitude of new skills, from technical languages to SAAS/IAAS to cloud services.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well organised, the webpage which i rely on to track my progress is well structured and clear on deadlines and such.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support, my manager has been very helpful in progressing my learning with my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive a decent amount of support but the most, i believe, comes from my team in the workplace.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It is great getting the exposure to many different learning environments through my training provider but i believe if they aren't being implemented in the workplace, it is harder to memorise what has been taught.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are many professional networking events that i have attended.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a great organisation to work for, very people focused and they put your mental health first. I would recommend to a friend.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Be yourself, be confident and you'll shine through.
