Interior Surface Centre Apprenticeship Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Bognor Regis PO22 9FJ, UK
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
3.8 /5
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4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
as an interior surface center apprentice you spend most of the time working within either building associated with the interior surface center, this includes all aspects of processing a part of the car from fresh veneer all the way to a finished lacquered part ready to be fitted out on the line.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
as with anything there have been peaks and troughs as per enjoyment, you will find there are areas that really peak your interest and some you may just find uninteresting. overall the apprenticeship is rather enjoyable and gives the apprentices a kick start into production at Rolls Royce Motor Cars.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
i joined RRMC with little knowledge of any form of woodwork, i had some time working at the factory prior to starting my apprenticeship which gave me a good understanding of a few of the processed involved, but once on the apprenticeship course i gained a full understanding of all the processes throughout the interior surface center
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
initially the apprenticeship at Rolls Royce Motor Cars did not seem very organised and as an apprentice you would arrive to a new process area with none of the supervisors having any idea who you are or why you were there. since the beginning of the apprenticeship this has changed and seems to be much better now.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
support is adequate from employer, any health issues whether physical or medical are understood and the appropriate measures are taken to ensure your health is well. they have now started doing a bi-annual review for the apprentices which is a good chance to see how youre progressing and also get feedback on your performance
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
chichester college group have been very supportive in my experience as an apprentice they have also been as understanding as Rolls Royce Motor Cars with any health concerns or issues. chichetser college tutors have also been good with giving feedback to the students in the form of reviews about behavior and quality of work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
for myself the cabinet and furniture making course at chichester college does not relate massively well to my role within Rolls Royce Motor Cars, although i work in the interior surface center where we do use a fair amount of veneer, we mostly use solid timbers on the college course.
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
although they are barely advertised within the work place (unlkess you know people involved with them) there does seem to be a fair few extra curricular activities available to all employees of Rolls Royce Motor Cars. these activities vary but most of the ones ive heard of seem to be sports related.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
having worked for the company through an agency prior to being an apprentice i have seen a whole different side to the company. working there through the agency i never got a good understanding of the work we do in the interior surface centre and barely knew what the part looked like in the car, in now know all the processes involved with making each part.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
apply with plenty of time, it is a long process and takes months from applications to initial interviews, there are then a few other training days and tours around the factory. it is definitely worth doing though as you will have been given a qualification from one of the best luxury brands in the world.
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