Quality Audit Apprentice Review

by Cummins

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • I work in Quality which involves carrying out daily inspections, along with using and programming CMM machines. I have now progressed into the standards room which includes calibrating gauging equipment.

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

    • My skills have developed significantly since working at Cummins. Understanding the product, along with engineering skills and processes from a Quality view point.

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

    • I really enjoy working at Cummins. I have a lot of support from everyone within my department who constantly push for me to further my skills and knowledge.

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

    • The program is organized well, with regular meetings to monitor my progression.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive a lot of support from everyone within the department. Everyone is approachable when I need support with any tasks or queries.

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

    • My training provider is very well organized. Currently working on my HNC qualification, and receive strong support from tutors when help is required.

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

    • The training provider covers engineering as a whole rather than my department specifically, but gave me the foundations of engineering knowledge prior to working at Cummins.

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • Due to COVID, extra-activities have not been possible but in normal circumstances there are opportunities to do so.

    5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Strong training with vision to progress post apprenticeship.

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

    • Learn about how turbochargers operate, along with researching the company. Not only that, try to stand out from everyone else.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Huddersfield

May 2021

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