Higher electrical apprentice Review

Item: Higher electrical apprentice at Babcock International Group
Rating: 2.8
Author: Anonymous

at Babcock International Group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

Review Submitted: January 2022

Overall Rating

2.8 /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 - Overview of Role

3/5 - Skills Development

2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

3/5

Currently I look after the daily/weekly/monthly maintenance for the warships in upkeep, this requires checking and allocating jobs. Then updating the system where they are stored.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

3/5

It ok, covid may of hindered the experience and I do not think I have had the most challenging placements they could of given me. I have thoroughly enjoyed networking and learning about systems and procedures.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

3/5

I have learnt the Navy's maintenance system and developed on my organisational abilities

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

2/5

The qualifications are structured and so is the pay system. Though in the area I have chosen to be in there isn't a clear plan and I do not know where I will end once the apprenticeship is over

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I think they give a great deal of support in all different ways. In comparison to all employers I have had before they are the best

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

3/5

For the degree part it could be better as the teaching is challenging. From the NVQ my ADM and my managers they are very supportive

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

1/5

I haven't really used anything from the foundation degree in 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.)

3/5

I'm not sure about social, but there are plenty of networking opportunities.
APT group, Newsletter group, Health and Wellbeing, the different networks and so on....

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I think there is plenty of opportunity, they give training and have great support systems in place. Also the pay is good for Plymouth and depending on what you want to do it will set you up for a good career

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?

If you want something then push and put yourself out there, its not just going to be handed to you. You're not going to like every placement, but go with it and in the future maybe you will be the one to improve things

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