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B&Q

Retail Apprenticeship Review

at B&Q

Level 2 Apprenticeship

London

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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 role on a day-to-day basis is speaking to customers and also having a deeper insight when it comes to how a business operates and how to gain sales
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed my programme very well to a point i would like to go up the ladder and move up to a team leader.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt multiple skills being at B&Q. I have gained a load of customer service skills, product knowledge, stock movement and etc.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Organisation from my team have been great and they have been very supportive on teaching me and trying to push me
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my manager and my coach they are great leaders to me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support that i am even close to finishing my apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me to be more confident and having the qualification shows that I've gained something.
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
My team are trying to get me onto a team leader course.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend B&Q to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It feels like home, there are great people working here
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to B&Q?
I would advice them to just work here its such a great, peaceful environment.
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