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Security Officer Review

at Mitie

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: October 2024

Overall Rating

4.1 /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
3/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
My current role is a corporate security officer in my day-to-day job I'm responsible for the integrity and fabric of the building looking after customers and colleagues through regular patrols and the use of access control and CCTV monitoring
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I like everything in this course because I get to meet lots of different people from all over the UK who do the same or similar job as me to learn and progress their career

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have little of new skills and interpersonal skills where was done this course manly communicating with others I've been able to manage my time correctly

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The Level 3 security management course as well structured and is set out to work hand in hand with a regular jobs a security officers the course balances practical and theory so that we can gain the most out of the programme
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The course has been designed to work with my employer and the client so that the client can get the best out of my companies employees when working on their sites and continue to keep a strong partnership between the two companies
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The amount of support that we get from the training provider is second to none if you're struggling in any aspect of the course there is all ones always someone on the end of the phone or e-mail to help supporters a dog show at our workshops we can speak openly and freely about any problems that we may have once we're on the programme
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that the qualification that I am working towards has helped me immensely and my duty working as a security officer within the security industry let's give me a better understanding of the roles and responsibility that my manager or supervisor has towards me and other officers but the emphasis on duty of care that is needed for each officer to perform the best that they could be
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
no not at present

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mitie to a friend?
Yes
Why?
we are one MITIE and treat everyone with integrity and trust
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mitie?
be your self
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