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Western Counties Roofing

roofer Review

at Western Counties Roofing

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Construction

Newton Abbot TQ12, UK

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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 am a roofer and i indulge in roofing activities such as felt and battening and tilinig
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
its id very enjoyable, out in the open air on a day to day basis working hard

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
i have furthered my already know knowledge to become a better works person over the last year

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
it has started off a bit slow on the college side of things. i have learnt a lot from work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
there has been a constant amount of support that has been given from the start
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
it was a slow start but now we are catching up and are able to see most of the work needed to do
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
i have gained more confidence on doing things on my own accord
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
they sponsor a football club in a decent division for there area

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Western Counties Roofing to a friend?
Yes
Why?
yes there is a very well organised structure to the works and always more work to be completed
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Western Counties Roofing?
be confident in your approach give good reasoning on why you would be a good candidate and what more you could offer than others applying
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