Mechanical apprentice Review

by Babcock

Rating

5.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Currently I am at college 4 days a week where I do a city and guilds day and then working in the workshop performing tasks learning basics machine skills and hand skills

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

    • Being in the workshop everyday I have learnt many skills and I had done engineering In school and had basic ideas and skills and since being with Babcock I’ve learnt and furthers these skills

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my programme a lot as I’m developing my skills in a work environment and also developing personal skills in work life so I enjoy it a lot

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I think it is organised to a good point as I think there is some parts where I think it could be more structured but it is run well

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • From the employer I receive some support

    4/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • When I’m in workshop I receive much support from the instructor when I need advice or support towards finishing products and gaining qualifications

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

    • I think it is good as it is a good environment to start in and gain good knowledge with good instructors and this helps me become better in my role

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • No

    3/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it’s a great career path as you can develop skills and learn new skills and it’s a good job to be at

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

    • Apply yourself mentally, focus on all tasks and work hard and when stuck ask for advice

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

February 2022

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