Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Within fabrication i work with different types of metals whether that is sheet work or plate work. I form metal and do different types of welding

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to use many different types of equipment like a hydraulic guilotine and i have done lots of welding which i haven’t done before

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy being with my colleagues and have a good laugh with them. My instructors are also a good laugh and i get along with them well

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme hasn’t been organised well at all. i didn’t have instructors for the first few months of my programme which had put me behind with my theory work. We have also just been set all of our one file (coursework) which puts a lot of pressure on us as there is a lot to do.

    1/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • There are many people that we can go to for help and it is promoted to get help a lot

    7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive a decent amount of support towards my qualifications

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • i believe that it has helped me to perform better in my role

    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.)
  • No. Not that i am aware of or what i have been told

    1/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because i believe that if it was a bit more organised i think it is the perfect apprenticeship for someone to apply for


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock?
  • make sure that the apprenticeship is for you as it is high demanding and you will be kept busy


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

March 2024


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