Production Assistant Review
at BBC
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Product Design
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
I help with making content for various teams in the Children's department. This includes using a camera to capture footage, learning new systems and logging details, discussing ideas with my team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying my project, there is lots of opportunity to get involved in different stuff. I work with my manager to do different things so I can fill out my portfolio and have a variety of responsibilities.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learned how to use a camera and microphone.
How to work in a timeframe.
Working in a busy environment and ask what I can do.
How to multitask / prioritise projects.
How to work in a timeframe.
Working in a busy environment and ask what I can do.
How to multitask / prioritise projects.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Well structured, given a schedule at the start to discuss with your managers. Around 6 months with each team, have opportunity to shadow different teams.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Good support, we have a scheme advisor we can contact, and meetings to share updates / concerns. They ask us what can be improved, what would we like to do in our apprenticeship regularly.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Good support, have safeguarding contacts and chance to speak privately about placement. Have support in understanding our portfolio and given opportunities to complete it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Teaches me how to use equipment in my role
How to work with others remotely and in person
How to work with others remotely and in person
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
There is an Apprentice Committee that organises events and asks for our feedback.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Lots of different opportunities and chance to try things out. You can really get involved and make an impact, can learn as you go.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Be open minded / ready to try anything. Look into how BBC brands are changing and think about what would you change?
