Mechanical Engineer Higher Apprentice Review
at Babcock International Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Plymouth
Review Submitted: April 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
2.4/5
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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:
3/5
Full time at college within the first year completing HNC mechanical engineering and learning the practical side of the job as well.
We will be at Devonport Dockyard in September with one day at college per week.
We will be at Devonport Dockyard in September with one day at college per week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the variety of the work we do and developing a new skill. Also seeing a clear pathway of progression.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt how to work mills and lathes in the machine workshop, along with stripping down Diesal engines. In our theory work we have completed exams and assignments on Engineering materials, engineering maths and Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Developing practical skills but also the theory behind those and achieving a qualification along the way.
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Clear career pathway, competitive rates of pay and achieving a respected qualification.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Practice interview skills and gain knowledge about the company. Speak to other people that have already been employed as an apprentice.
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