CAD Co-Ordinator Review

by Gratte Brothers Catering Equipment Limited

Rating

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

    • CAD Co-Ordinator, apart of the design team. Producing / revising 2D CAD drawings (plans & services elevations) of commercial kitchens using AutoCAD. Producing 3D models using SketchUp. Printing drawings, saving drawings on our system and sending drawings to our sales and projects team, and some times clients. Uploading drawings.

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

    • Yes, all if not most of the topics/subjects covered on the course is new to me. It has helped me understand different processes as well as learn about details involved. Somethings I have been able to take away and put into perspective, relating it to what I do / will do which gives me a better understanding.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The programme is enjoyable, being able to meet new people from different backgrounds on the same course, with different views and knowledge from their fields. Being able to learn new knowledge and get a better understanding is also very satisfying. Its also enjoyable to here about the tutors real life experiences relating to what we are learning.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is well organised, the programme is broken down into 2 week blocks where we studying a topic each week. Each topic is broken down into sub topics to make sure we learn I a way / order that will help us complete the assignments.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Regularly speak with Managing Director giving him an update on what we have covered, how it went as well as discussing an issues. I am also given time to complete coursework.

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

    • Lots of support, always able to call or email to discuss any issues as well as being given guidance and support during the block week sessions. I get sent a monthly bulletin covering different topics and giving advice as well as stating possibilities for the future.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I feel like the course that I am on doesn't fully relate to what I do in my role, some aspects do and some parts I can take away with me. Although it doesn't fully relate it is all new to be and is knowledge beneficial to me personally.

    7/10
  • 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, there are multiple activities and events to get involved in at work.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Gratte Brothers Catering Equipment Limited to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Well structured and supportive. Great place to be with a very good group of people.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Gratte Brothers Catering Equipment Limited?

    • Make it clear that you want to be apart of the team for the long run.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Graphic Design, Hospitality Management

Stevenage

July 2020

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