project control apprentice Review

by Babcock

Rating

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

    • in college we do both theory and practical, the practical classes cover hand fitting, lathes and assemblies which you need to do paperwork for to complete your log book. the theory covers the NC mechanical where we do maths and physics based subjects.

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

    • developed practical skills over a variety of activities.

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

    • the programme gives you a wide range of activities relevant to your discipline. you get to try lots of new things both in the workshop and in the classroom.

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

    • very well organised as we spend the full first year at college to get a good basic understanding of engineering before going into the base in second year

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

    • regular reviews with both the employer and college to track my progress. and we have a direct contact in the base if we need help with anything.

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

    • constant support throughout the year, you can always ask for additional support if needed

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

    • it will give me an appreciation of engineering which I can transfer into my role.

    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.)

    • you can get involved in heath and wee being champions as well as STEM activities.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • great company to work for and they provide a great training environment

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

    • research the company before hand and make sure it's the right apprenticeship for you

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Garelochhead

May 2021

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