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Technical apprentice engineer Review

at BAM

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Morpeth

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Site engineer. Setting out points on technical equipment for the operatives and workers to adhere to and monitoring everything is font according to design. Whilst also looking after site admin
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Good programme layout however some units in the college blocks can be unrelated to site engineering

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt lots of new skills whilst also developing more

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured to allow for a good chunk of undisputed experience
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
From site time lots
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Monthly 1 to 1 meetings to sort out KSB units
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Little to do with setting out so far in college
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 sports and social

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I already have and they are potentially starting a role next year
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAM?
No
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