Apprentice welder/fabricator Review
at William Hare
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
3.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
My job role is the fabrication and welding of steel, this involves ensuring parts are within a degree of dimensional accuracy, and have all of the relevant fittings and modifications made to the material
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy learning and developing my skills at work mostly over the college work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned proper care and use of a MIG welding plant and Oxy fuel cutting equipment along with many other skills, I have also been developing understanding of engineering drawings and how to obtain dimensional accuracy when fabricating
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There are some aspects of the course that are well structured, for the most part college can be organised at times however sometimes there can be abit too much going on at once
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We receive adequate support from our employers in the workplace, they can be helpful when aiding development of skills in the workplace
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
As of recently we have been getting more support from work in regards to getting paperwork and practical done, however i do feel that we could be provided with additional support in places
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Some of the units we are doing at college are helpful in the workplace, however the way jobs are carried out in the workshop are alot different to most of the things we learn at college
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
there are some extra curricular activities that can be done in the workplace however they may not appeal to everyone
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend William Hare to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a good starting company to do your apprenticeship in
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to William Hare?
make sure that you are sure about the job role you are starting and whether it suits you or not
Learning & Development Coordiantor
at William Hare
- Higher Level Apprenticeship
- Bury, Greater Manchester
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