Rating

5.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • i am an operations apprentice so i am based on shop floor and move around to different placement

    5/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • yes I have developed so new skills. this ranges from personal skills to team working.

    5/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I do not really enjoy my program. I think that there is a lot of room for improvement.

    4/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by MBDA?
  • I do not feel very valued at MBDA as I am just an apprentice and you get given 'apprentice' jobs.

    4/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • At times it is well structured, however i do think it could be a lot better than it currently is. it is now improving but slowly.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I do receive support from my LDO but do not receive much from college, Wigan and Leigh.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • At times i do receive support from the company. this is mainly medically but support is still given.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary is very competitive and allows me to live my life and pay all of my expenses.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are opportunities outside of work I.E events and awards but there does seem to be a female bias.

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend MBDA to a friend?
  • No


  • 9b. Why?
  • I think the scheme was over sold and made out to be something that it was not. personally I do not enjoy it, however I can see how and why some people do.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MBDA?
  • be confident and give it your best. Do not undersell your self. if you have any hobbies make them known.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

March 2017


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