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The AA

Motor Engineer Review

at The AA

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Insurance and Risk Management

Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells, UK

Review Submitted: February 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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
Review and authorise repairs to vehicles
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy keeping up to date with a fast changing industry

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Learning insurance terms and conditions and policy legality's

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Thatcham fantastic, AA not so much
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
This could be improved
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Thatcham have been fantastic so far
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Qualification is essential so this is more a must
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
Not really events that suit my profile, the AA do offer a social network but, this is mainly based around cooking, running, pets and family as a 40yr old single man not really my scenes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The AA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Although AA have many areas that need improvement, the main team (TTA's & Managers and longer term staff) are a fantastic group!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The AA?
Its a good job and great staff
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