Apprentice Multi Trade Operative Review
at Clarion Housing Group
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Carpentry and Joinery, Construction
Norwich
Review Submitted: September 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Multi Trade Operative in a housing company so would go out with different trade operatives and do repair jobs as needed. Ranged from electrical works, to carpentry, to plumbing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoyed learning more about different trades i didn’t have experience in. Gave me a chance to broaden my skillset
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
- learnt basic electrical skills
- increased my knowledge of carpentry skills
- learnt basic plumbing skills
- improved my ability to problem solve and figure out root of a repair and what i need to do to fix it
- increased my knowledge of carpentry skills
- learnt basic plumbing skills
- improved my ability to problem solve and figure out root of a repair and what i need to do to fix it
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Clarion supported me every step of my apprenticeship. They gave me the chance to work alongside multiple different operatives to ensure I was having a rounded approach. My line managers were always approachable and there to help if needed. The apprenticeship team also supported me the whole way.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Clarion were extremely supportive. They hosted Apprenticeship Unwrapped events that gave all apprentices the chance to meet and discuss our experiences and meet people in similar situations to ourselves. The apprenticeship development team also supported me with any queries and contacted me regularly to check in on my progress. They are helping me to arrange further training in my role.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They were quick to respond if I had any questions. My tutor would always assist on work if i got stuck.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
it ensured i knew the correct terminology for my role. also helped me ensure i knew the best practice to follow to do my role correctly
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
Clarion hosted Apprenticeship Unwrapped events which gave us the chance to meet other apprentices. Our team has monthly meetings which gets all operatives involved and chance to catch up when you may not see each other much. You also had the opportunity to take part in a volunteering event to support our charity partner NSPCC. There were yearly Roadshows where the whole organisation get together in each region.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Clarion Housing Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a great company to work for and always supportive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Clarion Housing Group?
Be hardworking and ready to expand your knowledge and skills
