“The work is enjoyable and challenging at the same time and working other people in the same boat there is an element of competitiveness in it which I think is good because we’re all striving to do better”.

“I am always keen to do further training and to improve my skills and my manager always encourages me to take part in training. Also because I could work from home / on the job it would not take up a lot of time away from work.”

“I’ve found the group sessions helpful because after reading through our material and getting a good idea of company policies, different legislations etc. We can sit and talk about it, making it clearer in my mind.” 

“As a Supervisor with a staff member taking part in the Apprenticeship scheme I have seen a vast improvement in the confidence and capabilities of this member.” 

“I am pleased I was given the opportunity to take part in the Apprenticeship.” 

“The work and the workload are manageable.  It is helped a great deal by the fact we have a fine tutor that helps in every way she can.”

“I have found the work very interesting. It has also made me realise how much I already knew.” 

“It has made me understand others job roles a bit better and I am finding I have more patience when working with others. Also if has made me realise what I can do to make my department and my own work place more efficient.” 

“There is a lot on health and safety which is always useful and the numeracy and literacy units have helped me to ‘revise’ my skills. Writing up for the NVQ [now QCF] units also makes you look at how you work which is useful as it can highlight any problems or where you could improve anything.”

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