Manufacturing Apprentice Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I rotate around the departments in the factory learning different skills and how the factory is run.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my work in the factory and I am able to use the transferable skills in different departments

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well organised company however the college is not very organised in regards to the training and communication.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive lots of support from siemens from the management and mentors

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • For the Sub-Diploma there is lots of support and guidance however the NVQ side, there is very little support except for the reviews every 3-6 months.

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I feel like most of the theory at college can be put into place in the workplace

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • There are a few social activities available

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The support is there and the company is very flexible with working hours

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?

    • Make sure that you are prepared for the interview stages

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Poole, Dorset

April 2020

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