Wood shop and Lacquer work Review

On a day to day basis I my role depends on whatever area I am based in; for instance at the moment I am in lacquering so I will receive car sets that need to be lacquered. After this is completed they will then move onto the next process and eventually end up in the car.

So far I have learnt many new skills within this apprenticeship, to list a few I have learnt how to match veneer in different ways, different types of veneer. In general my knowledge about veneer/veneering has hugely developed so far in my apprenticeship. Furthermore, I have also learnt the art of cabinet making and furniture making.

I find everyday comes with a new experience, as an apprence I am lucky enough to go through each process and learn each and every stage to the parts that we at Rolls Royce produce for the cars.

Working for Rolls Royce is a privelage in itself and at work there is no doubt I feel valued by the company. Especially after speaking to former apprentices and hearing their experiences and where they have ended up or are hoping to soon be.

Within my programme I move from process to process on roughly a 6-12 week basis. This schedule is found on an excel spreadsheet and tells us exactly where we’re going to be for however long and where abouts in that process we will be positioned for that time.

Whenever support is needed I always know I can find an answer with my training provider.

If ever I needed help which I wouldn’t be able to receive from my training provider I know my employer would also be able to guide me to the answer and help me.

Perfectly

Yes, especially within the last few months. The new Rolls Royce Cullinan was officially press released last month which brought around opportunities such as going to Berlin to help out with a press release and many more to come. We have also visited the mini oxford plant which was interesting to see how a company that produce cars on mass worked compared to us.

Yes

Because you’re not just working and earning; you’re working, learning developing new skills and meeting new people. Not only that but being an apprentice can lead you into all sorts of amazing opportunities which you wouldn’t be able to do elsewhere. On top on that, at the end you come out with a qualification in whatever course you’re doing and it also sets you up with your career.

Take your time applying, don’t rush into it if you have plenty of time to make sure your application is perfect. If you already think that it’s at its best, make it better.