Software development Apprentice Review
at Computacenter
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
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 work at Computacenter as an apprentice software developer, mostly developing T-SQL. I am responsible for writing and building code, identifying areas that can be improved and Participating with BAU (Business as usual). During all of this I collaborate with my team and interacted with customers that are requesting work that need to be completed.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Loving my program , how it works together with the learning side and actually implementing my skills learnt on my apprenticeship into my day to day work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
improved on my T-sql skills (along with other programming languages), communication skills when collaborating with my team members and improving my organization skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
my programme is well structed and I have monthly check ups to see how I have working towards my goals.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I have been assigned 2 mentors from my employer i.e a day to day mentor and technical mentor, to help me with my work to do on a day to day basis. Who are both very supportive and have regular check ups.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Great support from my training provider, whenever I have an issue towards my work I can send them and email and they will let me know how to tackle my issue and even suggest what I can improve on.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It has given me a better structure to my work making me approach my work in a better manner.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
I have been to a couple networking events for my apprenticeship which was great to attend. Also I have attended some team meals that occur when there are special events occurring.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Computacenter to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The support that you receive once on the programme is great. The team are always offering help and it is a great work environment to be part of.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Computacenter?
Be enthusiastic as possible, and just be yourself!
