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Balfour Beatty

Environmental sustainability apprentice Review

at Balfour Beatty

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Environmental Science

Ringmer

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

1.4 /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!

1/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
1.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
1/5
I don't get given a lot/if any work to do even if I have asked for it. There is a lot of watching videos and looking a documents.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
I don't enjoy it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
I have learnt about data collection and effective task prioritisation. I have learnt a small bit about site safety

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
In my opinion, the early careers course they do is well structured, but currently I feel my apprenticeship is not well organised or structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
This changes due to how busy others are but overall I received a decent amount of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They are supportive, easy to contact
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
I don't believe it has helped yet. I feel my role and this qualification don't have much in common
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
No
Why?
My experience being an apprentice with balfour beatty hasn't been a positive one. I feel I have been left alone, not given much work to do so am unable to progress and feel the course I have been put on doesn't relate much to my role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Apply to another company, the level of the apprenticeship changed from a level 6 to a level 4 when I joined so make sure you know what you are signing up for
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