fabricator apprentice Review

i am an apprentice fabricator. my roles consist of fabricating component and component parts out of a variety of metals and composites. multiple processes and machines are used from hand tools to powered machines. there are multiple places to work within the yard that help give different jobs from outfitting to other things.

I've learnt multiple different processes. how to uses specific tools and machines. as well as a lot of theory information related to the practical work. the first year consisted of a lot of workshop practical that helped me learn how certain procedures are done. from basic hand tools like files to full blown powered machines like pyramid rollers.

i enjoy aspects of it like most jobs there are things you like and things you dislike all in all i enjoy the job and the environment that i work in. the area that i am working now has a great team of people. i enjoy the environment that i work in i feel honoured to work on the places i work in

lots of training and support. induction into the yard could have been done better. organisation could be better. communication between sections could improve too. there is a good hierarchy for groups. plenty of work to do and a variety of work. i feel like there is a lot of pressure from higher ups that can cause organisation to not be as well as people want it to be.

lots of support. when i need help i contact an apprentice development manager and get a response quickly they set up times for face to face meetings and the reviews are good for knowing where you are and how you are doing. if support is needed and asked for it is given.

loads of support and work given to us for revision and so on. college days are long and some lessons are unnecessarily long interest is lost. college days i don't really enjoy. in a bad classroom and most lessons consist of watching PowerPoint presentations. the lecturers provide a lot of support for college days.

the theory side of the apprenticeship has helped with the practical side and vice versa. using examples of event in the yard has helped improve knowledge of myself and others in college when told to the group. i certainly feel like i know more about my role and the industry in general.

I had to get involved in a camping/ team building activity. didn't enjoy it at the time i feel its more designed for people that are younger but. looking back i enjoyed some of it. other than that I don't partake in extra curricular activities. the company does provide other extra curricular activaties which are emailed to you.

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although its organisational skills and communication isn't the best its an ok company. they do well to provide support to those who work there and have a vast knowledge in the industry. having previous apprentices now teaching and helping is great. the company is international and can unlock a vast career path.

try your best. be honest with qualifications. if you need support ask for it they will help. they are understanding. only apply if it is something you truly want. get a laptop. this is a big help for myself in my second year. helped with note taking and research assignments in college.