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Powertrain Fitter/Tester Review

at JLR

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Coventry

Review Submitted: May 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
5/5 - 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:
4/5
Going around to different departments within the Engineering site @ Whitley. Learning the roles of each area and gaining relevant skills to succeed in an eventual end role.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Fairly so most days are slow however when i am busy it is very enjoyable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Could be better little to no communication at times
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
From years 1-3 little to none
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider was very helpful
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Certainly, a very indepth education into the inner workings of vehicles
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
Potentially however they are hardly advertised

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great pay and career oppurtunites are vast
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Try and sell your self as a person rather than your qualifications
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