Production apprentice Review

In my first year my main roles include attending college pretty much full time. I have a nice mix of theory and practical lessons where I learn skills relevant to my job. I also get 2 days work experience in the work place where I assist other engineers and help out

As my apprenticeship goes on I continuously learn new skills and develop existing skills. I have developed my confidence and concentration skills and find it easier to be myself in the work place. I also find that I have gained hands on experience where I have had to assemble and disassemble

I really really enjoy my programme, it’s exciting to learn new things and work towards qualifications at the same time as earning money and progressing my own skills. I feel that engineering is a challenge that motivates me into getting involved and keeps my brain active throughout my time in the workplace

My programme is well organised and the structure is simple and easy to follow I got given a timetable at the start of the year and I’ve been completing and ticking off my work as I’ve gone along. It has been a pleasant experience and it’s easy

On a whole although my employer want me to use my own mind when working they are very supportive and offer loads of help if I’m in need, they even help with college work and try their best to monitor my progression throughout my scheme, I also have contacts to call if needed

My training provider keep in contact with college and my employer and push me into achieving my targets set they also offer extra support lessons that help develop my way of learning. I feel that they offer me a lot of support and even more if I needed it which is good

As easy as I find my apprenticeship I feel my training provider helps as they make it more organised and give it a structure. They talk to both parties including college and the work place therefore with that communication they both are on the same page and understand where I am with everything

Outside of work a lot of the people play golf with eAchother which is organised between ourselves this is a good hobby as it gives us a little to talk about and have a bit of fun outside of the work place. I enjoy a little challenge and a bit of banter

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Knorr bremse is a well organised company and they have a lot of opportunities especially for young apprentices like myself. They work well with other big companies and offer a lot of options for their apprentices. It’s also a fun job if you like assembling as well as being challenged

I’m always nervous when it comes to interviews therefor I would suggest being calm and relaxed before hand in order to do well. I find it easier by preparing questions and answers that I am likely to be asked and this gives me more knowledge and confidence on answering questions