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Babcock International Group

Mechanical Fitter Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

Review Submitted: April 2021

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
As a mechanical fitter I will be fixing anything from a bilge pump to a bearing on a rotating radar aerial.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my program because of how technically oriented it is.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my skills in machining like using lathes and milling machines and I have developed a more greater understanding of engineering

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My program is very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive a huge amount of support from our employers which consists of a door is always open policy, regular emails regarding mental health and visits to my place of training to check how things are going.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We recive quite alot of support towards our qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that our qualification helps us to perform better in our role because of the healthy ballance with particle work and theory work.
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
I don't know

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend Babcock because it is the best apprenticeship in my area, it provides the best training, the best employee support and you will always have work to do.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Make sure that before you take your interview you have read up on the company and your job role because you will be expected to answer questions on it in the interview
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