Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • On set rotation, the program is well Organise with 4 weeks on each subject, a gap week for people to complete the missing assignment if they have anything to complete. We are 10 in group on 4 weeks on a subject with simple exercises to get us understand the subject? Theory and practice

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I did, learn using lathe, milling, develop my PLC Knowledge, used 3D technology, improved Cad drawing skilled, and build electronic circuits, used 3D scanners, pneumatic equipment. In the last few month I started the program I enjoyed learning how to transform a simple pices of metal to a funcional object, from a gripper to jaw , clamp , bottel opener ,

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Using new technology , ( 3D printers , Cad, 3D scanners ) creating and printing models , building parts on Lathe & in milling / on aluminium , parts that we done the CAD drawing few days earlier is amazing. The chance to play with new equipment technology is opportunity you don't get everywhere they are getting us ready for industry 4.0.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • As mentioned it’s planned on 4 weeks rotation on every subject with a week at the end of semester to catch-up anything left to do from previous subject so everyone have all the time needed to complete the assignment practice exercise and perform to the expected standard we too.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • All the support I need, as extra tutors as paid for extra math lesson, financial support is given too, if we need any equipment needed they get for us, there is no restriction on anything we need for our education/ training. we get the open door policy if we have any issues is a subject or other they will get us help.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My employer have a weekly review with us, to check how good the training provider services are! , we had some issues at the start of the training with teachers / we complained & the teacher issues was addressed immediately with new replacement, We also have a review with the training provider every month to see how well we are doing & what can be done to help us if we are struggling.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It's one of the most important things as the qualification will help me improve my carrier and move to a better position in the future to get a better position. In the last few years the world is changing with industry 4.0 the training will help to be ready for it.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Yes we get the chance to take part in some completion nationwide , help in local carnival community , working on project in the industry , building Robots for local event , visiting event 3D event NEC , taking part in charity event at different time, location too we also had people who gone to different country for events.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It’s not one of the best car manufacturing in the world, but by far the best car manufacturing in the world, so you can guess it's the best employer in the world as if you have to be part of a team better be part of the best team in the world. The company is ready for industry 4.0, getting us ready for it too, they are also ready for Brexit challenge


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?
  • Need to be self-motivated, have a good level in Math, be ready for challenges and open mind, ready to work in a team, all the support can be given with no problem, the only thing is motivation. If you want to be part of team the best is to be part of the best team.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Oxford

May 2019


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