Higher Engineering Apprentice Review

by JLR

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Powertrain engineer- go to college for a HND then go to plant in my department in the second year onwards

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, learnt engineering related skills in workshop modules.

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

    • I enjoy it and I am keen to get into plant

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

    • Quite valued in plant and college

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

    • College is more poorly organised than I would expect In higher eduxation

    4/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • We have regular meetings to discuss progress and concerns

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • N/A not enough experience in plant to make an igformed decision

    6/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Very well paid

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

    • Yes, I have enough time at weekends to go to the gym and meet people

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a good alternative to uni

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

    • Be prepared for the assessment day

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

April 2018

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