Digital Forensics Apprentice Review
at West Midlands Police
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.3 /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
3/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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
I work within a digital forensics lab, dealing with all different types of devices and obtaining the data which could potentially be later relied on in court
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme as it as offered me the experience within the policing world and theoretically offered me a role within this environment
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, I have learnt about the different types of data you may obtain from a device and how this can be obtained for an investigation
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I believe this to be mostly structured in terms of our outside learning being scheduled for the two years
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive sufficient support from the employer and feel comfortable in knowing if I needed to address any concerns that these would be heard and dealt with accordingly
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive support from my training provider in terms of them providing experience in dealing with different forensic tools and we have access to the content that is covered
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I believe that qualification provided through the training provider does help to perform better in the role as they are able to provide us with first hand experience of what we are doing within our role as well as providing the knowledge why this is done
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
I believe there are however I am unaware of what these may be and how I would attend
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend West Midlands Police to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are an inclusive force to work for that value such as integrity, equality and compassion to a high standard
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to West Midlands Police?
I would advise others to be knowledgeable on the role they are applying to even if you may not already have experience within that role as this presents yourself to be invested in what you are achieving
