Assistant QS Review
at BAM
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction
Oxfordshire
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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 currently work as an assistant QS and manage costs and value on several jobs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I do enjoy it but I don’t enjoy the amount of travel involved but it’s what I signed up tor
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I am learning a few topics and being able to use them in the class and the workspace
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Yes I would say so only thing they could be improved would be having a stable timetable but I am aware that this is hard as we are block release
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Almost none I receive more from the college than they do
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Could not ask for more
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
With the regular meetings we have and the real life examples given I feel it massively improves my 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
Not really just the occasional work drink but it’s hard as I work over 80miles away from my home
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have suggested this apprenticeship to my family because I feel it is a great opportunity for someone to get started in the industry
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
Make sure that you go to Leeds for uni and college they couldn’t be more supportive
