Mechanical Fitter Apprentice Review
at Tarmac
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Tamworth
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
3/5
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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
Inspect and maintain the plant as well as fabricating new parts in the workshop and fitting them
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
When I first started it took a while for them to figure out what they wanted me to do so it was a lot of sitting around finding things to do but now it is a lot better
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learn to weld as well as using gas. I have also been trained on a tele handler so I can drive one on site.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Organisation is good depending on who your manager is. When I started there was little structure but now I have a new manager and it feels like I’m actually getting somewhere
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Day to day I get support whenever I need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The support from the training provider varies but this is mostly due to limitations from covid 19
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification covers a wider range than what I do at work do it gives me more options in the future.
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
N/A
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is good to work for and the people are helpful too. Each day is different to the last.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tarmac?
Make sure it is definitely what you want to do because otherwise you won’t enjoy it
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