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Specsavers

HCA Review

at Specsavers

Degree Apprenticeship

Sales

Rothwell, West Yorkshire

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
Wax removal, hearing aid fittings, hearing tests
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy learning new content and working towards becoming a qualified audiologist

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developing existing skills within audiology

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
At first the university hadn’t completed all necessary provides to ensure everybody had the correct time table or even on the system. Since then it has been good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive all the support required
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Enough. If I have a question or query I am able to email and get help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Being able to do more clinical services independently
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
Outside of work training is available when scheduled

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lovely to work for
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Be confident and make sure you are commited
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