SPF Career Progression Survey

You have recently recieved training which is part of an Apprenticeships and Training Programme for the Welsh Built Environment run by Asset Skills. We would like to find out how the training has helped in your current job and how you career has progressed since completeing the training. The results of this survey will be used to inform Asset Skills research and are confidential so no individual will be identified.

1.	Name:

2.	Email

3.	Qualification

4.	Job title

5.	Age

Section 1 - Using the Knowledge and Skills gained through Training

6.	Please tell us about a typical day at work - so what duties do you have?

7.	Please list the knowledge or skills you think the sPF training programme has improved the most?

8.	Since participating in the SPF training programme, have you been able to apply the knowledge and skills learnt during the course?
	Yes, to a large extent
	Yes, to some extent
	No,not at all

	If yes, please describe as occasion, in your day to day work experience, where training has helped you in your job.
	If no, what is it about your job that prevents you from using the skills learnt on the course?

9.	This question focuses on your effectiveness in your current role as a direct result of the training. Please state to what extent you agree with the following.
		Strongly disagree		Disagree		Neither agree nor disagree		Agree		Strongly agree
	The quality of work i do has improved
	I make fewer mistakes
	I do my work faster
	My motivation for working has increased
	My self-confidence has increased
	I take advantage of opportunities to practice my newly acquired skills
	I can remember the course content well

10.	Do you think the skills you developed during the SPF training programme could be better linked to your current job role?
	Yes
	No
	Not sure

If yes, in what way could they be better linked?

Section 2 - Career Progression

11.	Which of the following best describes your current situation?
	I am planning to stay in my current position for the long-term
	I am planning to stay in my current position for the short-term
	I am thinking about changing jobs
	I am actively applying for other jobs
	None of these / uncertain

Please explain why this is your situation.

12.	Since completeing the SPF training programme, which of the following, if any, have you taken on? (Please tick all that apply)
	Further learning or training (can be unrelated to work)
	More responsibility
	A promotion
	An increase in salary
	None of these

13.	Do you think the training you recieved as part of the SPF training programme has improved your career prospects?
	Yes
	No
	Not sure

	If yes, why do you think the training has improved your career prospects?
	If no, why do you think the training has not improved your career prospects?

14.	In your current organisation within the past 12 months, is there anything that you feel has made it difficult for you to develop your career?
	Yes
	No
	Not sure

If yes, what has made it more difficult to develop your career?

15.	With regards to your career, what would you like to be doing in 5 years' time?

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.