Fire and Security Apprentice Review
at CFS Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
St Helens, Merseyside
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Watching and listening to the engineer so I can learn and do the things he tells me to correctly.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it a lot.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learned a lot about how different systems are wired and how they work such as fire, access control, intruder, warden call and cctv.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it is very well structured as I learn a lot when on site and I also do a lot of things myself and I think college is good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer as they always check on us and make sure we are doing okay in work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from them as they give us feedback on all of our work and help us in college.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I am learning a lot of theory which will help me work better on the job as I will know more.
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 we do a lot of social activities like a 10km run every year and works dos.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend CFS Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a good company to work for as everyone helps each other and gets on well.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to CFS Systems?
Be confident and have a good attitude to learn about the job.
