DTO advance apprentice Review

by Cummins

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10

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

I am learning on the job, currently working in the Pilot centre

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I learn knew things everyday as this is a field that I have never worked in before

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

my programme is very enjoyable and I look forward to the future working here

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very structured, I am always aware of my next job and I always have work to do, sometimes too much!

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a great amount of support from my employer and I always feel there is someone who I can go to for help.

10/10

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

not a great amount as during COVID 19 my year was cut short, I have had problems with getting in contact with the college as things are unusual at this time

5/10

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

almost not at all, very little of what I learn at college is useful at work

3/10

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.)

I'm unaware at this moment but I believe so

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Cummins is a incredible international company with hundreds of opportunities to work allover the world. Each staff member is looked after with great care

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

be prepared for a hard working apprenticeship as nothing good in life comes easy. The workload balancing college, projects and helping during my rotation can be stressful but you must be strong minded and sociable.