PAV apprentice Review

I am full time at college studying engineering. I do practical and theory.

Developed my maths skills and learnt in many other subjects such as engine principals, technical drawing, materials and even more so within the turning workshop, engine rebuild workshop and fitting workshop

I enjoy the practical time in the workshops more than classroom, but overall i tend to enjoy a large majority of the course

Very, the amount of time and money that is and already has been invested is immense.

Some what organised, we have started on a block system which is good for the workshops as you focus on the pieces while you are there and get things done quickly. however the classroom side has been affected negatively as when we have a 3 week block of lessons we get too many assignments all at once.

we receive as much support as we need. we are able to ask for help with subjects and also anything else. even if outside of college

At the moment we don't tend to receive much support from our employer as we are permanently in college. but when we have needed support, within my department it has been average to good.

For myself it is a big pay cut from my original job as i am 22 and have started the apprenticeship later than others. My partner has to cover some of my costs as we have a mortgage and bills as we have bought our first house

Provided by college and work. No. but meeting people within college has opened up lots of things for me like starting a 6 a side football team

Yes

Its a great way to forge a career within the automotive engineering sector. paying you whilst you learn and at the end having the opportunity to get a very well paid job.

Work hard now to reap the rewards later on.