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Consilium Technical Services

Apprentice CAD Designer Review

at Consilium Technical Services

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Transport Planning

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
My role is an Apprentice Temporary Traffic Management designer. This involves producing drawings on CAD software for traffic management plans which are then given back to the client
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my program very much and would like to continue down this route

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned new skills such as IT skills, better social skills and professional communication skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My program is very well structured which benefits everybody and their different roles within the company
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive very regular support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
So for I have received quite a lot of support, attending 2 ICE webinars in regards to preparing for EPA
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am still undertaking my apprenticeship, but in general, being part of an apprenticeship allows me to have a much more well balanced and structured work load
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
Yes. Examples are football matches, charity walks, Highways UK social events etc.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Consilium Technical Services to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company that provides a lot of support and provides an excellent environment and makes people feel welcome
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Consilium Technical Services?
Apply as early as they can and research as much as they can about the company
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