Mechanical fitter Review

by Babcock

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am based at college at the moment, learning all basic engineering techniques so that I am prepared to begin working at the Dockyard.

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

    • Yes I have learnt many new skills

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

    • I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship

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

    • It honestly could be better organised as we tend to be given information very late in advance.

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

    • We are entirely based at a college at the moment so we haven’t had much influence from our employers.

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

    • We are given all the support possible.

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

    • I believe some things are not needed. However it does give us a good overview of what is expected of us.

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • Not that I know of. Other than a trip to a lodge at the end of the year.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it is a good way to learn more and also develop key skills

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

    • Ensure that you maintain a positive mindset

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

March 2023

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