APPRENTICE PROJECT ENGINEER Review

Item: APPRENTICE PROJECT ENGINEER at Babcock International Group
Rating: 3.4
Author: Anonymous

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

Review Submitted: January 2022

Overall Rating

3.4 /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

4/5 - Skills Development

2.8/5 - 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

creating job instructions for tasks that need to be undertaking within the factory. Involved in multiple projects. Responsible for ensuring due diligence. Interactions with project teams and production. Assisting with emergent work and helping multiple different departments. Assisting with project development working with the documentations and planning systems in order to assist.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

3/5

I enjoy the programme and the variety within placements in the dockyard. it is interesting to see different departments etc. company culture is based on health and safety and wellbeing. The programme meets my expectations and is roughly what i expected. I enjoy the work I do and seeing different sections.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have received many different qualifications for my apprenticeship such as a BTEC in advanced engineering. Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (Not yet registered)
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering - Technical Support Technician (Development Competence) Pathway D (Operational Technical Support)
IT SYSTEM TRAINNING COURSE, H&S COURSES.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

2/5

the induction and training was rather messy and unorganised and wasn't particularly structured. the training quality is good and there are multiple support systems if they are required. We are given some time in work to study and meet nvq and btec deadlines. tasks are delegated by line managers.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

3/5

Support from the employer is there if it is needed. HR teams are available to support if necessary. mentoring is also available from line managers if they are asked. generally is the support is required then it will often be provided. People are generally willing to help if you ask.

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

4/5

As an apprentice I receive a lot of support if I require it, from management and H R. If I need help with something I feel that I can always ask. I feel that line managers guidance to problem is extremely helpful. People seem to have a good attitude towards helping me as an apprentice.

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

2/5

I personally do not feel that my BTEC qualification helps better myself within my role. It does not seem particularly relevant to the tasks i undertake within work. The nvq on the other hand reflects the work that I do and allows me to take note of the things that i am doing.

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

There aren't particularly any activities that i can get involved in outside of work, exept for friendships made with work associates. As an apprentice pour group often meets up socially. I like to exercise, walk, sail outside of work time, basically most outdoors activities. It would be great to see some volunteering opportunities from work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It pays extremely well compared to most employers within the region. They are a well recognised company. They have good employee benefits such as pension. They pay for qualifications and training. They give a reasonable amount of leave. I enjoy the work that I undertaken day to day. I find it interesting.

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

The application process is lengthy, you have to apply online, then if you are shortlisted you have to do an online test. Then if you pass that phase you have to go to an interview. Then if you get through that stage you go to interview. No expertise necessary as all training is received.

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