Apprentice Review

by Babcock

Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a flight line engineer. This involves helping with the servicing, marshalling and checking of pre and post flights states of the aircraft.

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

    • I have learnt many new skills that will be relevant even outside work.

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

    • I thoroughly enjoy my programme!

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

    • Very well structured, always have support and have no issues.

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

    • A lot, especially from the training co-ordinator, very helpful and always only an email away

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

    • Not as much as the qualifications are college based therefore it is mainly college tutors who provide support

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

    • Significantly better

    9/10
  • 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 many sports teams, a gym, car groups. So much to get involved with

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Very pleasant place to work as a young man, and not many other job opportunities out there that provide such an experience!

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

    • Be keen to learn, show willing, and never be afraid to ask questions

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Valley / Y Fali

March 2021

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