Rating

6.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I Provide maintenance cover for production, test and finish at Perkins engines

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have learnt a vast array of new skills from learning how to machine metal during my hand fitting and turning classes at college to problem solving while on breakdowns while I'm at work.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have always enjoyed try to excel in my personal passions and my apprenticeship has given me every means to do so.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Caterpillar?
  • Currently as I am only an apprentice I don't have much resting on my shoulders but when I am fully qualified I feel like I will be a key part of a team.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • In work my training is very good. College I have had a less engaging experience due to the lack of organisation by Peterborough regional college.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I feel like the support I get is lacking, however this is because of the 46 other apprentices on my course meaning there isn't much space when it comes to getting assistance.

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Not as much as id like but enough to help me progress.

    5/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Not very well, I struggle to save enough to everyday things like a deposit for a house.

    4/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • NO

    5/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Caterpillar to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Good company to work for, good incentives


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Caterpillar?
  • being knowledgeable in engineering helps a lot.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

May 2017


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