Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I learn a variety of fabrication techniques and skills including welding. I learn about materials sciences and other important engineering topics on my techsert days. I complete onefile to bolster my knowledge with fabrication and welding.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I can now weld, fabricate with a variety of metals and thicknesses, understand engineering drawings to a better standard.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the practical aspects of the course, I would prefer less coursework however.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure had a bit of a rocky start with nobody knowing what was going on. It began to improve before Christmas but then there have been issues with lack of space in the workshop.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I believe the support has been adequate and if I was in need of support I think that I could ask for it and receive it.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive a good amount of support with the work. I get help when I ask for it.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I know more about the tasks I am supposed to do

    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.)
  • I don’t think so

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It has a good working environment


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock?
  • Be prepared for coursework, it’s not all practical hands on work.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

March 2024


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