Apprentice Multi-Skilled Engineer Review

by Arla Foods

Rating

8.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I currently work on a continental shift pattern responding to breaks down and carrying out preventive maintenance operations.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I joined this apprenticeship straight after finishing my A levels with very little engineering experience and knowledge, but already am resounding and carrying out maintenance tasks on my own.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The program is laid out in an brilliant way, by being mainly work based with blocks of college.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Arla Foods?

    • Very

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The ratio between college and work is prefect since, due to a block system.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Throughout the course you cover about a year worth of work. Covered over 4 years. As well as being supported whilst at site.

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A mentor is assigned to you at your sites which regularly checks on your progress and support you when required.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The salary is prefect for an apprenticeship and Arla also covers all costs whilst at college.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes, like farm tours and going to other Arla sites to see the different ways each Arla sites varies.

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Arla Foods to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Since I am enjoying what I currently do and they treat their staff correctly.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arla Foods?

    • Be youself

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

May 2017

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