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Bagnalls

apprentice painter and decorator Review

at Bagnalls

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

York

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

2.8 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
you learn under a supervisor how to paint. mainly commercial work, offices, schools, council houses
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
it's a good programme with good training

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
i had never picked a brush up before and had no idea how to do anything. i've improved my height work a lot as well.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
can be quite disorganised at times
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
the management are very supportive, we've got people that help with all issues, work and personal
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
college are very supportive, helpful and there if you need them
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
very well, i had no idea what i was doing at the start so this has really helped
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
occassionally

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Bagnalls to a friend?
No
Why?
my friends aren't really in this industry of work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Bagnalls?
nothing, just try your hardest.
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