welder / fabricator Review

by William Hare

Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role as a second year apprentice is to further extend my knowledge, understanding and skill set on what it requires to be a fully skilled Fabricator/Welder.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Everyday i feel i further understand my role within the company more, this naturally starts to build confidence in myself and my ability's. This is achieved by understanding the different working processes required to complete day to day tasks within the workplace.

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

    • If i'm being honest at the start of my apprenticeship I was not too confident within my self and also my own ability's. However as i have become more familiar with the job i feel more comfortable at work, this leading me to want to learn.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • From an education standpoint the steps required to complete the units seem to be clear to understand. However because of covid the lack of face to face learning has been challenging. Also how first year apprentices are introduced to the job ( by shadowing an experienced worker) was shortend due to close proximity reasons i dont feel that a learnt as fast as previous apprentices before me.

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

    • Whenever i have a query about the work management always seem happy to help and show me what to do and are supportive when a mistake is made informing me on the correct way top complete the task

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Due to Covid face to face learning hasn't been in place however i feel they have tried to support us in the best way possible whether that be through zoom or e mail informing us on any problems we have regarding any work.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It helps in terms of understanding why we do something when we do something, and the processes involved in the tasks we complete.

    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.)

    • Lock down restrictions pending on a Tuesday night there is 8 a side football which is a good way to spend some time with colleges outside of a work environment.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because in my experience they provide good training and working environments in order to set you up for a successful and stable career in a in-demand sector of work.

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

    • we arent prepared for the work life properly from school for some this may seem scary, but when you start you realise at some stage that every one that you work with has either gone through the same or is going through the same. there is a lot of support given from others to combat this

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

March 2021

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