Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I’m in fabrication so I receive the job instructions/ work drawing and assemble them, using sheets, plate and various different materials.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I’ve learnt how to use various different machinery and how to correct and safely use it to produce high quality work.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it quite a lot but it’s Very difficult to keep up with the work (questions we have to complete) but the workshop work I find very easy.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • In my opinion quite organised but mishaps can arise with the forms and information the programme has.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • If we have any problems they’ll help us out. I haven’t had many yet but they were very informal.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • They are also extremely helpful when working as they provide us with information on everything that we require.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It helps me as it teaches me the information that is needed within the workshop (drill bit sizes etc)

    8/10

  • 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.)
  • We have a end of year camping trip but we socialise a lot within the workplace which has created bonds with our workforce.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It’s a great career after the apprenticeship ends and it’ll teach me skills that will impact my life massively in the future.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock?
  • Work hard and don’t give up


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

February 2022


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