Apprentice Testimonials

I felt like I had to go and do an apprenticeship during my time at college if I were to progress further with regards to my career as I did not enjoy college. And I believe the best decision for me to make was to find this apprenticeship. It has helped me to recognise and develop my academic abilities in the broader working world. I would not have been able to gain experience through college.
I was offered a university position, but I did not think the path to university would suit me an apprenticeship enabled me to learn and gain experience in the working environment.
When it comes to implementing transferable skills, an apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity, it also gives you the best chance to grow while on the job, increase real life experience, learn from highly skilled colleagues, and become completely qualified.

Adeel Sikander

Business Administrator Apprenticeship in an Estate Agents

After leaving school I decided to go straight into an apprenticeship rather than to college. I thought getting the hands-on experience as well as the Level 3 Business Admin knowledge was the best path for me to take. Coming into the office I was nervous as I had no previous experience in any workplace, however my colleagues and the staff at Davidson were welcoming and easy to get along with. Chloe, my assigned trainer, allowed me a couple days to get settled in before coming and inducting me and running through how my course would work. Things that I would learn throughout my 12-month course consisted of: Policies, Procedures and Regulations; How to manage and organise my work and time; Organisation and management techniques; Behaviours within the workplace; Communication skills; Business departments and how they work as one; Different types of business’ and how they operate; Key business terms and financial terms; British Values.
All these topics come together and set me up perfectly for a career in any office-based job; The course not only widened my knowledge on how a business runs from start to finish but bettered me as a person and gave me all the professional knowledge I need to fit in to a workplace. I am currently training as a Junior Quantity Surveyor 2 years on at the same company, using the course knowledge on a day-to-day basis. I enjoyed my time learning with Davidson and would recommend it to anyone looking to pursue a career in an office-based job.

Sam Battie

Business Administrator in a Waste Management company

Over the year my apprenticeship has helped me learn and grow into my job role.  Davidson Training has given me the help and support that I need to successfully complete my qualification.  Apprenticeships can be scary to begin with but my tutor Chloe has been there to support me and give me the tools to help me succeed.

Michaela Horton

Business Administrator Apprenticeship in an Estate Agents

During the course of my apprenticeship my mentor Mandy went above and beyond to help me achieve the best I could. She was always available to help me especially throughout the last few weeks leading up to my final exam. My most recent exam that I completed I achieved a distinction which would not have been possible without the help of Mandy.

Megan Taylor

Customer Service Practitioner/Retailer in a convenience store

Mandy was very helpful and supportive throughout my course. Whenever I would be unsure about something she would always make sure I fully understood and gave me the best advice when leading up to my final exam. We would meet regularly, and she would make sure I am on target with my work. Mandy was a big part of my course and I could not have passed it without her help.

Kelsey Osbon

Business Administrator within a leading energy, services, and regeneration company

I have been working with Davidson Training for half a year now and I am really enjoying it, I think the people there are lovely and treat you like a friend. When I am on a call with my apprentice teacher, I never feel like I am being forced to be there or that I am in another boring lesson, I just feel like I am having a chat up with my friend while discussing the work set.

Cerys Gibbinson

Business administrator in a bespoke hardware to architectural ironmongers, merchants, manufacturers and fabricators.

When studying Management and leadership I learnt so much in training; when I went into banking my confidence was so low because I did not know if my working skills was enough until I started doing my studying. When doing this course, I learnt a lot about working as a team and as an individual to achieve certain targets that are set. Being able to learn different coaching styles and how to manage task really made things easy.
I would not have been able to do this without Mandy; she was a great help to work with. I do not normally work well with people I do not know or meeting for the first time, with Mandy, she made me feel so welcomed and at ease. Mandy was a pleasure to work with she really helped me over the year especially and Mandy was there by my side helping me each way. I am thankful for having the chance to study and to learn with Mandy.