Advanced Apprentice Review

by JLR

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Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work within Design, but specifically in the Model shop. I work on prototype models using a variety of materials. We do this to create 3D drawings and designs a reality.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Many new skills, from communication to budgeting outside of the workshop but also new craftmanship skills within the workshop.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The program is great, it is best suited to the way I learn new information, through hands on experiences to class room work as well. Thoroughly enjoy coming to work.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well organised through both college and work, the two communicate with each other through WBLM (Work Based Learning Mangers) to ensure that everything is being done to ensure a smooth transition in and out of work/ college.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as we require, we just have to ask.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Teachers and staff were very helpful and knowledgeable when in college, any questions were answered quickly and any issues with work or deadlines they did their best to help.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The training I receive through work and college have set me up in the best way to start my role. I have a great general engineering overview from college and through work I learn more job specific skills.

    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.)

    • There are so many activities to join in on, lots of them are run purely by apprentices, lots of fun to be had.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great place to work, lots of support and easy to progress through the ranks

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

    • Be confident, don't be afraid of hard work and have fun

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Graphic Design

Warwickshire

February 2023

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