Mechanical fitter Review

by Babcock

Rating

8.2/10

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

Provide maintenance to systems that support- either indirectly or directly- the UK's navy.

9/10

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

I have learned plenty of practical skills within my role, advanced knowledge I already had and have improved across my interpersonal and team working skills immensely through my apprenticeship.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my role very much, the opportunity to work on systems that many people are never likely to is one I find enjoyable. The culture within babcock and the friendliness of my colleagues also adds to my overall enjoyment of my job.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

With the first year being entirely within the west college Scotland campus I feel that it was the perfect start to the apprenticeship, as it allowed for the development of core skills. The monthly review structure is also well done

8/10

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

Babcock as a whole are nothing but helpful, the help and aid from our training officers are brilliant as well.

7/10

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

Through our qualifications most of the support is given through our lecturers but additionally time and space to do additional work is always provided if needed

8/10

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

I feel the qualifications we've undertaken within the apprenticeship are linked well to our role within the company. With all coursework feeling relevant and beneficial to development on the whole

9/10

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.)

There are opportunities to be STEM ambassadors through our workplace

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It provides an interesting job, through a reputable apprenticeship, and babcock as a company have been good to me. So I would see it as a no-brainer to recommend babcock to a friend.

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

Maintain a positive attitude and work hard. Work on building and maintain working relationships on site and enjoy the process.