Technical Apprentice Review
at Berkeley Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Product Design, Construction
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
4.2/5
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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
Project and Technical management, Meetings, Site visits, using CAD,
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I would say the best part of the job is the on the job learning aspect. Everyday I learn new things and I am able to take more of a contribution to my team. I would say the most difficult aspect of this apprenticeship is juggling work/study .
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Using Specialist software, critical thinking skills, People and project management, time management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
For the most part the apprenticeship is well structured and organised. I would say the only downside in the communication between group and op-cos. Sometimes things get lost in the middle.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Daily support from team to help assist in my tasks.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
For the most part, I would say I receive some support from my training provider, I do believe it could be better.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe it gives you a base knowledge, that helps assist in your tasks, as well as, teaching you aspects of the industry you might not get to meet/do.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, Monthly, Weekly and Quarterly social events. They also provide volunteering for partner charities(these days count as a working day) subsidised gym memberships, eye tests, healthcare.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Berkeley Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work and very supportive team. Everyone is willing to help you be better at your job.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Berkeley Group?
Be Confident and take initiative, Get to know your colleagues as most of your learning will be through them.
