Digital Forensics Apprentice Review
at West Midlands Police
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
Every day is different and the collective apprentices on this cohort are all exploring different areas of the work we undertake. We examine devices to support investigators in their efforts.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The people within the department and training programme are wonderful and extremely patient and helpful whenever we struggle with anything. The work is demanding yet gratifying that we know we are assisting in important situations, to protect the public and individuals to the best of our ability.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
New skills are always being found and existing ones developed, no case is ever the same which presents a welcome challenge to resolve.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The training side of the programme is well structured, we know all the dates in advance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They are extremely supportive as employers and ensure our wellbeing is maintained to the best of our abilities.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The trainers are wonderful and are always available when needed to support us as needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Some of the areas they cover in detail provide support to answer why we perform certain tasks in particular ways while working.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
We have access to all the different manners to extra-curricular activities available to full-time staff and officers that we can join as we like.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend West Midlands Police to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They're a warm and welcoming employer that are a privilege to work with and for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to West Midlands Police?
Be honest and yourself. Mistakes will happen and there's always someone to help you fix them and help you find your way to working to the best of your ability with them.
