Digital Engineering Apprentice Review
at BAM
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Construction, Engineering
Salford
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
4/5
I complete Model Reviews, work with 3D models, manage Common Data Environment, update any relevant documentation, validade data for compliance against client's requirements
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy every part of it, from the college work to day-to-day job, the tasks keep me motivated and I can see a clear progression from the start until now, with more responsibility being given to me every day
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Became much better at IT in general, especially working with softwares, developed communication and collaboration skills, learned about construction
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well organised, college was a bit scary at the beginning because of the fast rate of which we had to learn but once I got used to it it's been okay, the work side is very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Constant support with my own mentor and a team which I know I can count on at any time. Very open channel to ask for help and advice
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Enough support to compleye my qualifications, they are always one email away
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Learning basic software skills definitely helped me at the beginning of work. Also learning about different roles within construction has helped me understand who my tasks are helping and how to give advice
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
Yes, many. Regional sports & social clubs, work events at least every 2 months, events for young people, Holiday's events, etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAM has provided me with all the support I could ever ask for, I feel incredibly welcomed and I can see how much team work means to everyone here
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Be open about what your strong and weak points are, come prepared for your interview, believe in yourself and be true to yourself
