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Mace

Planning Apprentice Review

at Mace

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

London

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.6 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
Involves daily checks on the programme, Collating information on the meetings and portraying it in the programme.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Programme is good for those not looking to go through the basic Uni route.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Communication skills with others have increased alot since working in a office environment.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Organised well with line managers/ Development Sessions/ Check ups to ensure everything is going smoothly and there is always help available if needed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support is always available for me if needed and that is up to me whether i choose to use it or try to learn independently
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Not too sure as i dont ask for support from my training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Doesnt correlate to my role directly however you do learn a thing or two about other roles in ur team.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Football with the team and occasional social events.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Mace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good to be different and not follow the university route that is glamorised by Schools
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mace?
Just have a open mind and be ready to learn.
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