Surveying Technician Review
at Valuation Office Agency
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Construction
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4 /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
4/5
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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
A Check caseworker dealing with factual matters submitted by ratepayers or their representatives. I review information submitted against information held by the VOA as well as against verified third party sources. In some instances, I will inspect a property to obtain the factual information. This information enables the VOA to produce valuations for a property.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Thoroughly enjoy the programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed a range of existing interpersonal skills along with learning a range of new skills such as inspecting properties for rating purposes, drawing up plans, technical skills required for the job among others.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program is well structured with alternating weeks, weekly workshops and support sessions with tutors from the training provider covering a range of topics related to the job.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Excellent support available
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Excellent support from the training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification helps me perform better and give me an opportunity to progress further.
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
A range of extra-curricular activities which include social activities, sports teams, and professional networking events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Valuation Office Agency to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A great place to work with friendly and helpful colleagues. A family friendly workplace which offers excellent flexible working options. Also the salary is decent too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Valuation Office Agency?
While most of the work is straight forward, if in need of help, to reach out to others as the people are very helpful and friendly
