Craft operative Review
at Ipswich Borough Council
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Carpentry and Joinery
Ipswich
Review Submitted: November 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
As a part of the maintenance and contracts team I mainly carry out carpentry maintenance and repairs. This includes uPVC window repairs, locksmithing and inspections. I have to inspect my own jobs that then gets passed to the scheduler's through my tablet to be booked in. I also deal with emergency repairs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have done both. For example methods on time management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I think it is structured very well as it is nicely integrated with the working week
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I get support when asked
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get a lot of support and I also get my progress checked regularly
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me with planning my jobs and grows effective communication
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
There are meals that come around every 3-6 months
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Ipswich Borough Council to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a fantastic place to work, incredible people who are always their to help, vast amounts of knowledge to learn and a great place to improve on your own skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Ipswich Borough Council?
To do your research, find out what the council do and how you could assist them in reaching their goals as well as your own
