Body CAD apprentie Review

As a first year apprentice, our day-to-day jobs are just studying at college for the foundation engineering degree. There are a number of classes, both academic and workshop based which we do on a timetabled basis (e.g. engine build/manufacturing processes). This is not representative of what we will be doing for the whole of the apprenticeship however.

Gained many new skills in the workshop area from the different classes, such as Engine Build and Milling/Turning, which I enjoy learning about. I have also developed skills like essay writing and maths from the lessons and lectures.

Overall I enjoy the programme, although I do find some of the college work repetitive. However, I expect this to change when we complete the foundation degree next year. I get on well with the other apprentices and lecturers.

Don't usually have much interaction with managers on the first year apart from the plant weeks, but on those weeks in plant the manager has so far set aside the whole week to do a comprehensive programme with our team. The company has also put a lot of money into resources for the college.

The organisation of the programme wasn't perfect at the start of the course, with timetables being changed frequently, although it has got better as the year progressed. In workshop we didn't get given enough time for milling due to meetings and days where the workshop was closed, but I still had enough time to finish.

The college staff are always helpful when it comes to asking questions, and are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about their subjects.

There are several meetings with the Work-Based Learning Managers, to make sure that we are advancing properly and meeting deadlines, and that we are comfortable and feel safe in the college.

The salary is good, especially when compared to most of my friends who have gone to university. It more than meets my needs for housing and food (would cover transport but I live close enough to walk). I have enough money left over to save up and socialise, and the pay rise terms are good too.

There are currently not many opportunities outside of work, because our day finishes at 5pm and the college activities all take place in college time that we don't have free. When I'm not working I tend to socialise with workmates and house mates.

Yes

Much better option than university, especially if this is the kind of place you want to end up at after uni as you will finish in a similar position to that which you would if you joined later on. Also avoid extortionate levels of debt, as well as having enough spare cash to run a car (which would be unthinkable at uni).

Don't panic too much over the online tests and assessment centres but keep an eye on your email over the process, and make sure you are able to access email over the summer holidays if you're successful so you are able to make your job choice instead of it being assigned to you.