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Trainee Technician Review

at Vinci

Degree Apprenticeship

Construction

Leighton Buzzard

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
I create proposals and quotations based off of a clients requirements. I then attend site to complete the requested services. After completing works, I create a detailed report detailing all any findings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying my programme. The university work is interesting and informative. My workplace is also interesting and flexible.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have developed existing skills and have also learnt new ones. I have developed my time keeping, communication and organisational skills. One skill I have learnt is my report writing skill.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well organised. Each week my university sets out specific tasks for me to complete. The tasks always vary - some weeks it could be a video to watch, some weeks could be a research task.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my employer. My colleagues and line manager are always offering their knowledge and always help me with any questions I have about anything.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive lots of help from my Apprentice Outcomes Officer. She is friendly and always offers her help and support if I am ever stuck or am unsure of what to do. We have regular update meetings to talk about my progress and what I have learnt.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
So far, I think that my training provider does help me perform better in my role. They provide me with resources and knowledge that is useful on a day to day basis.
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
Yes there are lots of things that my work encourage the staff to attend. There has been small sided football games, pizza lunches, BBQs and tea talks to talk about mental health.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Vinci to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because I am enjoying my time here so far and most of the staff are friendly
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Vinci?
I am not sure.
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