Control Technician Review
at BMW Group UK
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Birmingham
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
My role is control technician apprentice - day-to-day I report to my maintenance placement department to check-in and plan my day based on admin work, meetings, appointed tasks general/maintenance and project work. My objective is to aid production efficiency through maintenance tasks which make-up 80% of my work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme immensely, I show my enthusiastic attitude throughout the day and make sure to connect with people. To me it is important to complete each day with satisfaction and have fun to avoid work related stress.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
The skills learnt and developed are recorded in a Placement Document which must be signed by senior managers to approve of satisfactory work and your development. Skills include networking and communication, problem solving, team working and hand-on-job skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The intention to be organised and structures is present and apprentices must take responsibility to structure/organise their own time in later years of the programme. However, the following Controls Technician Programme requires improvement in structure as not all resources are available apprentices to practice/learn controls.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive sufficient support to complete the programme and excel, I would benefit from further support specific to my learning of controls.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
In the third year of the programme, there is less support as studying at this level requires much more independent working compared to first/second year. However, enough support is given to pass.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification is beneficial however, is not as controls related as expected, the programming, PLC and electronic units definitely help with knowledge.
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
We have in-house charities one of which I am doing a sponsored run for, emphasis was given on professional networking and envelopment.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BMW Group is certainly a prestigious company to work for, especially here at Hams Hall, the opportunities and quality are present.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Attend the events such as open days!
