Control technician Review

Item: Control technician at BMW Group UK
Rating: 4.7
Author: Anonymous

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Birmingham

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.7 /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

4.4/5 - 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 control technician apprentice, I carry out maintenance activities in my current placement area, to support production and ensure the machining lines run smoothly. I spend Thursdays at James watt college studying for my degree.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I am very pleased with the programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I have learnt how to solve problems in a manufacturing environment and how to find solutions when things go wrong. I have developed skills in electrical and mechanical maintenance.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

I think that the programme is well structured at both work and college

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

My employer supports me fully with regular reviews of my progress.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

My training provider also has regular reviews with me.

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 my qualification ensures that I am knowledgeable in maintenance and how control systems work, which is very relevant at my place of 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.)

2/5

Due to covid there have not been any extra curricular activities. However there are annual football tournaments and mountain challenges.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Good apprenticeship to be on with full support from employer and training provider. Able to earn a degree without debt and get paid and experience in the process.