Engineering technician apprentice Review

Item: Engineering technician apprentice at Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.
Rating: 3.7
Author: Anonymous

at Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Melksham

Review Submitted: March 2022

Overall Rating

3.7 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - 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:

4/5

We are focusing on getting an overview of various sections within the company meaning we spend roughly 3 months on each section on the shop floor alongside the college work we are completing

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I am really enjoying my program and look forward to the future steps

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I've developed not only physical skills such as hand fitting techniques, but also developed my confidence in presentations and communicating.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

once explained too me there is a clear structure in place, however it can be flexible to suit me if I had any strong preferences or aims to be in a certain area.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I receive as much support as I ask for, this is a fair way of doing this as it helps me build confidence asking for help when required but also allows me to be confident that I am not alone on this course

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

3/5

The training provider can be contacted via email and will provide support to an extent depending on the questions asked, they have a lot of resources available and can point you in the right direction to access them

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

3/5

My qualification gives me the extra confidence in my own abilities to allow me to complete my role better a 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.)

2/5

These activities have been limited due to Covid so I have not properly explored them

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd. to a friend?

Yes

Why?

It is an accepting company that is nice to work for, i feel noticed and appreciated so would recommend it to anyone in this industry

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems (UK) Ltd.?

Just be confident in yourself, I was the youngest person at my interview but was still offered an apprenticeship, don't try and be more than what you are just work to your strengths.

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