control engineer Review

Currently working within a training school working through the assessments and assignments given. When ahead on the programme extra learning activities and projects are given to help extend skills and knowledge. Within the training there are different sections of engineering activities like milling and welding where assessments are taken on the knowledge learnt.

I have learnt more skills within engineering such as milling which I'd never done before, as well as fluid power and electrical installations. Other areas such as hand fitting and welding were building on previous knowledge and skills, as well as there being new equipment coming in to improve the skills being taught.

I enjoy the programme due to the amount of work given and the fact that once you've got ahead instead of there being nothing for you to do there are projects you are assigned, or if you have your own ideas then theres the ability to design and make your own projects using the tools and equipment.

The programme is very well structured with all lessons taught to a high standard so that the assignments can the be completed in accordance with the deadlines given. The way the sections in the workshop are set out so that there are 4 week roations on each section giving enough time to learn the skill and complete the assessments.

The employer supports the training school by investing in new tools and equipment as frequently as possible so that as many skills can be learnt as well as a wider range of knowledge within engineering. However, sometimes there is pressure to do more things for the buisness rather then being able to complete the assessments within the times given.

The support given by the training provider is very good, the tutors are always helpful and look to further improve your knowledge when the assessments are completed. The tutors also help if someone doesnt understand something completely, so they find time for one-on-one tuition to make sure they can complete the assignments.

The qualification will help to set the basis for the further education in the years to come. This first year of the level 3 BTEC provides a basic knowledge of engineering across many subjects, this will massively help when moving on to the HNC qualification providing a foundation set of knowledge and skills.

Alot of the extra-curricular actives are to do with extra things for the busniess, however there are charity events that are set up as well as things such as the mountain challege and three peaks challenge. There is also a football league and a charity match set up to play against a local team.

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good working environment, good pay and good tutors within the training school. Lots of room for growing knowledge and skills within engineering. Also with the new technologies being brought into the work place there are things like 3D printing that other companies may not do or even allow you to do.

Be enthusiastic about engineering and show off any extra activities and projects you have done in your own time that links to engineering and technology. Be honest and open about what you have done in th epast within engineering or college results. Show a keen interest in new technolgies and engineering innovations.