Apprentice Mechelec Review
at Stagecoach UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Logistics and Operations, Engineering
Stockport
Review Submitted: May 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!
3.5/5
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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
I repair the buses once they have been inspected and complete and mechanical and electrical repairs and sign the jobs off once completed. It involves removing and replacing parts that are worn/ damaged and repairing any electrical faults that may occur within the bus
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my apprenticeship programme but there could be some improvements. Allowing is time in The workplace to complete and college work and write ups would be ideal
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I am constantly learning and developing new skills in the workplace. I was placed with a mentor for my first year who guided me and taught me the skills I needed to know in order to complete tasks.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I would say that due to covid in 2019. Our apprenticeship programme has been slow and we have fallen behind in our college studies as we have not been able to travel to Scotland
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I do receive support from my employer and they do set targets for me to achieve in the workplace. Due to the workplace being short staffed I have to complete other jobs as per the supervisors request which does not allow me any time to complete the targets they set me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I do receive support from Gtg and they do teach me well and explain things in detail which is exactly what you want from a training provider. This includes working in the workshop and physically carrying out tasks
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
They teach me things more in depth in the college rather than in the workplace. In the workplace, tasks are completed at a much quicker rate as we have to meet service requirements
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
Yes there are extra curricular activities to get involved in such as football with other workers
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Stagecoach UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good place to work and I enjoy the job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Stagecoach UK?
Work hard and show that you have an interest in engineering and a good work ethic.
