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apprentice Review

at Specsavers

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Kingswinford

Review Submitted: January 2026

Overall Rating

3.1 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
day to day it involves helping customers on shop floor, arriving them for appointments, getting their pre screens completed and ready to be tested and then assisting with finding glasses for them
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
i have learnt alot of new skills as optics is very different from other roles

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
i feel as though it is well organised and easy to understand. The apprentice coaches are very helpful and always there when u need support.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
as a company they are very helpful and pricing is good
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
i would try and be aware of how difficult the job is to begin with and how much you have to learn
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