BIM Apprentice Review
at Costain
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Gateshead
Review Submitted: April 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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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 am a BIM apprentice, my day to day job roles revolves around working within CAD and 3D design.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I really enjoy working at Costain, The people I work with are great and my day to day work is challenging and fun. However, the college I have been to for my apprenticeship has not been great, there have been problems with tutors and then we were the ones to suffer with more stress on deadlines for assignments. I would NOT recommend New College Durham for further apprentices.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned how to use Unity because one of the first projects i did when being employed into the company where my task was to create a drive-through simulator for the A1 Birtley to Coalhouse. I have also massively developed my CAD skills as well as my skills within meetings and effective communication.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well structured with one day a week being at college and the other four days working as usual.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My manager has offered me as much support as I've needed and more and has also pointed me in the direction of further support in case i ever needed it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My training provider has offered support whenever needed and I've asked for it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification has given me lots of knowledge about the Construction industry as a whole and has also included many aspects that i do in my normal day to day work allowing me to perform better from what I've learned.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are lots of networking and social events that occur from work where teams can get together.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Costain to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Costain has been a great place to work at with the amount of support given whenever i need it as well as supporting me through any personal outside of work issues I've had.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
Costain has fun but challenging work, and there is much support offered all throughout the company where it is needed and is a company filled with great people.
