Ops Support Degree Apprentice Review

My role is based in Operational support mainly focusing in waste. The waste that is produced must be taken note of, weighed and measured which should then be taken into consideration of how much is produced per year. My role is to record this and come up with strategies to reduce and get rid of this waste.

The main skills that I have developed are communication skills with talking to many different team members and other teams which may be useful in helping me with my work. Also new skills such as mechanical/ engineering skills which I would have not developed if I was not on this apprentice.

I enjoy the program as I am able to learn academically and about the engineering aspects as well as earning a wage which is useful for everyday expenditure. The program is useful to learn on the job as well as developing skills educationally. However, the work load can be low which soon picks up.

The program is fairly well organised as the lessons are well structured and the academic work load as compatible alongside the on the job work load. However, communication between the training provider and the company is not very good but is useful in a way which you are given mentors and line managers which are able to help you if the training provider fails to.

I receive lots of support from my employer, they allow us to complete academic work if there is nothing to do which helps to reduce stress and get work done on time. also they are willing to help you get as much experience as you can so you are able to see more people and get more on the job learning.

From the training provider the support that we receive is fairly good as there is plenty of academic support which lessons, exams and assignments and they are lenient if the work load gets too much. also they are good at giving emotional support if stress builds up which occurs during exams

I feel that the qualification will aid me in my role as I am able to understand engineering terminology and mechanical ways which are used very regular in my role. However, some one the things learnt are not used which feels like things that are used such be more focused on

There are not many extra-curricular activities which take place at work in my department however I have heard of them occurring in other places on site. We have general cake sales and charity fundraisers which are good to be apart of. Most of the social event happen when someone leaves or has a birthday which are fun to go to.

Yes

the company is a great employer to work for. they give you all the training you need whilst being paid and the on the job experience is great. There are loads of people to meet who are lovely and willing to help you with whatever you need. there is also so many diverse roles which can be looked into so you do not have to stay in the same place for a long time.

The advice I would give is that make sure you really want to be apart of an engineering company. also make sure that you are willing to have not a lot to do some days as not all days are as busy as others which means sitting around and finding something to do.