Mechanical engineering apprenticeship Review

by Tata Steel

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

When on-site perform daily tasks on repairing and maintaining components brought in from different areas around site. Fault finding of components brought in and re-assembly of these components.

8/10

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

I have learnt very valuable skills when working in tata which can help me throughout my apprenticeship.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the apprenticeship programme as I get to learn new skills everyday and every job I do is different.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is structured well as there is a balance between college and working on-site so all work is not crammed together.

8/10

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

If I am struggling with anything my employers can help me with whatever I am struggling if that is work or different matters. They are always there to help.

8/10

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

There is a substantial amount of support from my training provider when in college on completing tasks and assessments that needed to be carried out for the qualification.

8/10

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

Doing my qualification helps me gain knowledge and skills that I might not learn on-site so this enhances my work.

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.)

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Tata steel has a great apprenticeship scheme programme which will help you gain knowledge and skills in an engineering environment.

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

If you enjoy engineering, tata steel has a great apprenticeship scheme which balances out colleges and working on-site. It’s great for someone who is just getting started in the engineering industry.