Practical Apprentice Review

My role is an Apprentice Welder, I work my way through the placements offering welding in my facility months at a time to learn an indepth knowlege and skill to the trade in which I am training in. Not only do you learn about your skill, but you also learn a great deal about the parts you are working on.

I have learned how to TIG weld, this is my Primary skill, however as I have progressed through my training, I have managed to pick up skills such as fitting operations, aswell as how to use general workshop tools effectivley.

As I see progress very frequently in my own skills and knowlege, it is easy to enjoy the training program. As my confidence grows, my enjoyment also grows with the work I do.

As the company put alot of funding and effort into the training aswell as further education, I know that I am valued by the company.

My specific program has had a few barriers in place due to poor planning at the start of my training. However to overcome this I have had to seek advice and soloutions from other individuals in the company whom have been excellent help afterwards.

Training providers, in terms of my tradesmen, give nothing but full support and encouragement for me to develop my skill. In terms of the college and what they provide, they give 100% support in both the further education aswell as the vocational qualification support.

My employer try's their best to support my training, As I mentioned previously, support has drastically improved over the past year due to a change in management of the program.

The payrate starts off low, which I think could be a program for those whom have the full costs of vehicles and accomodation to attend to. (This is non-applicable to me) However as you progress through the training, the payrate increases, and soon becomes a very appropriate wage for the work you are doing.

As the work I carry out in Rolls-Royce is very specialized, it would be unfortunatly hard for me to find other opportunities outside of the company. Alot of your skills become learning about how to work on our parts with your skill, rather than learning your skill to a high standard, then transfering that skill to working on the parts.

Yes

The brand is a prestigous name in engineering, the pay is towards the end of your training, - furthermore when you are finished the program and given a contract, your pay is exceedingly good for the type of work you carry out.

Skills of self management would help you out in the long run in applying for rolls-royce. You also need to ensure you can prove to Rolls-Royce your willingness to learn so that they can ensure it is worth funding your training. Be enthusiastic.