Higher Level Mechanical engineering apprentice Review

Commission and test ship systems to ensure they are working to the required specification and are not at risk of failure, causing harm to individuals and are portioning correctly. This involves carrying out different forms of testing (like dynamics and load tests) and also completing test sheets and reports.

The programme is structured well and the company is well organised with our placements, training and providing all information and equipment we require throughout our apprenticeship. However, a couple of the college teachers could do with being more organised and structured to make it easier, less stressful and clearer for us to complete the word to the highest standards. The company and also teachers within college are helping sort this and have been very proactive in doing so.

we receive a good amount of support form our employer, they are always their when we need support, they regularly check up on us to ensure we are happy and settling in and getting on well within our placement. They also ensure that we are figuring things out for ourselves and are being proactive and helping ourselves out as well.

we receive an adequate amount of support from the majority of out teachers to help us clearly understand what they are asking us to do and what they are looking for in our exams, assignments and other work to achieve the highest possible grades we can. However, some teachers could provide a little more support when it comes to clarity and requirements for the work they set.

they give us the knowledge, understanding and skills that we require to help perform the test we are carrying out, as well as allowing us to understand how we do the job, the safety requirements and standards we must follow and also the reasons we carry out the tests and work we do.

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it is a great company to work for they are friendly, provide individuals with amazing opportunities within education to gain more qualifications, further knowledge and develop skills. They also provide an opportunity to try out and gain experience in a large verity of areas, as well as allowing to take time in finding the area we fit and enjoy working in.