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project control apprentice Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Garelochhead

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - 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
in college we do both theory and practical, the practical classes cover hand fitting, lathes and assemblies which you need to do paperwork for to complete your log book. the theory covers the NC mechanical where we do maths and physics based subjects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
the programme gives you a wide range of activities relevant to your discipline. you get to try lots of new things both in the workshop and in the classroom.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
developed practical skills over a variety of activities.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well organised as we spend the full first year at college to get a good basic understanding of engineering before going into the base in second year
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
regular reviews with both the employer and college to track my progress. and we have a direct contact in the base if we need help with anything.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
constant support throughout the year, you can always ask for additional support if needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
it will give me an appreciation of engineering which I can transfer into my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
you can get involved in heath and wee being champions as well as STEM activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great company to work for and they provide a great training environment
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
research the company before hand and make sure it's the right apprenticeship for you
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