Mechanical apprentice 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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
At the moment I am working in a pneumatic workshop where I am servicing and repairing grinders and some other equipment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I do enjoy it, the placement I am in at the moment can be repetitive, however we switch placements every 3/4 months to a different section where we can learn new skills
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yeah I have found that I have learned quite a lot on the job as well as helping me further develop skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I believe it is a very organised apprenticeship and well-laid out
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a good amount of support if needed from my employer
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 through my lecturers
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Learning the theory and then putting it into practice
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I believe there are socials to get involved with but being new in the company I have not given it too much thought
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good experience, learn new skills, good salary, good qualification at the end of the apprenticeship
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Stay on top of NVQ work and make the most out of each placement, some may be boring but you can still learn new techniques and skills
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