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ApprenticeHeavy Vehicle Technician Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Catterick Garrison

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

3.4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
My role is an apprentice heavy vehicle technician. This role involves servicing and maintaining a variety of heavy vehicles.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme a lot as it is so varied that no day is the same.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a variety of different skills during my apprenticeship. This ranges from hand skills and tooling to working in teams with colleagues and working to meet targets.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The programme has a good structure to it. Sometimes in busy periods and it being quite a large environment, it can be harder to maintain the structure.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive quite a bit of support from my employer as well as support from different work colleagues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my training provider whilst working towards my qualifications. I am always pushed to do the best I can and I'm always given advice when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel like my qualification helps me to perform in my role not only in the physical side but also helps me to perform as a team and work well with my colleagues.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
There currently is not extra curricular activities except a Christmas get together.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Babcock to a friend as there is quite a lot of opportunities for personal and educational development within the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Advice I would give to others applying to Babcock is to defiantly apply and enjoy the time working there.
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