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apprentice Review

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Chichester

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

3.5 /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
2.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I visit manufacturing & engineering related departments and learn the technical functions, roles, and responsibilities of the department. Helping out and taking on small projects and tasks where I am able to.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i enjoy being an apprentice a lot

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
yes. i have learned to use CAD and Simulation/modelling software. i have learned to use many MO applications in my day to day activities. i have been developing my skills in presenting (presentations).

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
it is well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
i receive plenty of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
i receive enough support but it is limited due to being at uni only one day a week and being in seminars all day. maybe an improvement would be scheduling a free afternoon from work once a week to catch up with tutors/ plan studies/ get more help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Very well, there is a lot of related learning from my course that i see in my real working world
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
Yes, plenty of options for all who want them

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a fantastic place to work, there is great support available, the best training, great people and personalities, plenty of different workstreams for all who are interested
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Talk about a project you really enjoyed doing in your interview! especially if its building or assembly related - perfect for Rolls-royce !
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