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The Army

OPTI Review

at The Army

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Armed Forces

Colerne

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

1.4 /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!

1/5 - Overview of Role
1/5 - Skills Development
1.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
1/5
Should involve analysis of data. In reality, I maintain Land Rovers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
I don’t

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
1/5
No

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
If we were taught what was claimed and if the work we did was in similar nature as to that of the apprenticeship thus allowing us to draw from our experiences then I would rate the structure of the programme quite well. However, neither of those things are a reality and therefore I would have to deduct marks from the organisation and structure of the progamme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I get to return to my decrepit accommodation once in a while to complete the current apprenticeship task, which is more than what others receive so I’m happy.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
I don’t know who my training provider is so the answer would probably be no support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
It doesn’t
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes and it acts as my only solace from the menial everyday tasks.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Army to a friend?
No
Why?
Generally I wouldn’t because I feel like you can achieve more outside the Army and it’s suited for a particular type of person.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Army?
Don’t.
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