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BAM

Trainee Quantity Surveyor Review

at BAM

Degree Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Leeds

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

4.5 /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
4/5 - 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
I assess and process payments, account and measure project costs and progress inline with forecasts, produce accruals on a monthly basis for the following month, draft instructions and orders and assist with procurement of labour, materials and subcontractors.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my role and the projects I have worked on so far

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed a range of skills within accounting and finance within the context of construction processes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure is organised well as we attend uni on a block release basis which helps me to separate my academic work from my roles and responsibilities on site
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employers are always there to support when they are required
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive all the support required when working on my studies during uni blocks
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
There are some parts that are relevant and help you to understand processes at work better than you would had you not completed a module in it but there are also aspects of our course which don’t relate to my job role
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
There are sports clubs available at the college

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would highly recommend the apprenticeship to anyone wanted to join the civil engineering / construction industry
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Make you sure you put across the skills you have that would help you to perform in the role
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