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Babcock International Group

Mechatronics apprentice Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Telford

Review Submitted: March 2022

Overall Rating

3.1 /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!

2/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Day to day acivities include the maintenance and rebuilding of military equipment along side trying to herd cats which is how it feels to get a straight answer out of the management
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
i have learnt many new skills such as valve timing on an engine the correct way to tap holes basic welding and a bit more

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Babcock is never the most organised company in the world
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
you recive support if you ask for it enough
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Warwickshire colleges are actullly pretty good at supporting their apprentices
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
They provide the basics that you develop on at work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
the company has a football team and their has been some trips in the past

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
No
Why?
the company isnt the best organised and can get people down
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Keep on top of requests and things you have asked for and keep chasing them up otherwise the managers will forget about them
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