Engineering apprentice (multi-skilled) Review

- Engineering apprentice (multi-skilled) - General maintenance and electrical tasks - Shadowing engineers (1 to 1 training) - Learn the process of jobs, e.g. handover,damage reports and service reports. - Learn health and safety and also food safety - Complete ppm's (planned preventative maintenance) - Get given projects to do which can be used as evidence towards our end point assessment, attached to these jobs are pictures and a report as well as all the necessary paperwork e.g. wiring diagrams and handover reports etc... - Everyday is different and I am faced with various challenges which I must overcome using different fault finding techniques with the support of other engineers. - also can assist site services or other departments where needed.

-Throughout my course I have been involved in different training courses such as, working at heights, ladder safety, COSSH, scissor lift course, radiation safety, ammonia course, food health and safety, equality course, Ambassador training and looking to do further courses such as forklift and ipaf. - Day to day I also learn skills which benefit me outside of work. - I have also improved my team working skills within work as we work in teams which has also improved my communication and organization. - Everyday I learn something new and continue to extend my knowledge within different areas

- I enjoy the balance of theory to practical work in college and work. - I enjoy the company I work for and the team I work with as I am supported by people at work and college. - Tulip is a diverse company and promotes equality and diversity to all its employees making it a good place to work. - When reading about the course outline when applying it has exceeded my expectations now I am here. Due to it being multi-skilled we cover a lot of subjects which most other apprenticeships do not cover

- At tulip I feel valued from all the staff as most projects and day to day tasks are noticed and appreciated. - The feedback I get it mostly positive about the jobs I do but any comments are aimed to help me improve and support me to excel throughout my apprenticeship - Externally all apprentices are recognized through award evenings held once a year - I am always given the opportunity and also given the responsibility to undertake tasks by managers etc...

-The course structure for my apprenticeship is excellent, the course I am doing is a trail-blazer meaning I go to Birmingham for 6 week blocks 3 times a year in order to complete the college side of it. This the same for all engineering apprentices from various tulip sites - While in Birmingham are stay ad expenses are paid for and it is good to be around other apprentices and share experiences from work and it is important for us in college as we all support each other in different ways. - every 6 weeks we have a sit down or a review to track progress and a log book is provided to keep tracks of jobs done in the workplace. When back at work we have work from college to do which can assist us within work when undertaking jobs. - When back at work I also do various courses to further improve my knowledge.

- My training providers are always on hand if I need support both in work and in college, in work I am provided with a work mentor and a external mentor for any guidance or support I may need. - Both training providers and mentors are always willing to support me and help me both in work and out of work in order to help me improve.

- I am support my all departments in work while I am learning, everyone is keen to support me - Any problems that occur I am helped with

- my initial salary was higher than most other apprenticeships within my area and is the same for all engineering apprentices throughout tulip. - I am given a pay increase every year throughout my apprenticeship. - Work is convenient for me - All travel costs for my course and expenses are paid for by tulip. -

- There a various events outside of work, I have recently signed up for a charity run which is open to the whole of tulip. - Within work there are also various charity find raisers for local charity's from bake sales to raffles. - Due the apprenticeship being Monday to Friday it continued to allow me to keep up my hobbies I did before joining tulip which are rugby and American football.

Yes

Tulip is a great place to work, as the apprenticeship they offer as well as support throughout is excellent. The course and qualifications gained throughout the apprenticeship exceed my expectations and once I have finished my apprenticeship there are opportunities into further qualifications such as a HNC or HND and also opportunities to go into management roles.

- No matter your gender or age tulip are always looking for willing apprentices. - Be prepared for any interviews which may come up - Ensure tulip is the company for you by visiting tulip's website which explains all about the different apprenticeships they offer - Tulip don't only offer engineering apprenticeships, they offer admin, finance, technical and butchery apprenticeships.