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Mechanical apprentice Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

Review Submitted: February 2022

Overall Rating

2.9 /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
2.4/5 - 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 am at college 4 days a week where I do a city and guilds day and then working in the workshop performing tasks learning basics machine skills and hand skills
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme a lot as I’m developing my skills in a work environment and also developing personal skills in work life so I enjoy it a lot

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Being in the workshop everyday I have learnt many skills and I had done engineering In school and had basic ideas and skills and since being with Babcock I’ve learnt and furthers these skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I think it is organised to a good point as I think there is some parts where I think it could be more structured but it is run well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
From the employer I receive some support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
When I’m in workshop I receive much support from the instructor when I need advice or support towards finishing products and gaining qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think it is good as it is a good environment to start in and gain good knowledge with good instructors and this helps me become better 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.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it’s a great career path as you can develop skills and learn new skills and it’s a good job to be at
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Apply yourself mentally, focus on all tasks and work hard and when stuck ask for advice
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