Current Product Support Review
at Cummins
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Darlington
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Identifying the root cause of issues within products from the service, determining an effective solution - validating the new design through compliance with relevant testing and compliance. Co-ordinating the implement of the fix into production, monitoring its fix effectiveness and creating preventative measures in order to design/test out the failure.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Quite well, it was alot of work and sometimes difficult to learn without the opportunites to apply leadership techniques.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
7-Step Problem solving process - RCA, FTA IDFMEA, Pugh Matrix tools all leveraged. General project management, communication and presentation skills. Different leadership styles and conflict management techniques.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Quite well, assessment heavy - little opportunity to workshop/try out skills without much leadership opportunity.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Alot - adequate time and support, encouragement of the scheme and skills developed and also recognition for completion.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Alot of support from the tutor, good enthusiasm and engagement. Broke it down piece by piece to make it more manageable.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has provided me awareness to good theories and techniques.
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
Some networking events are available - social events less so.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good values and new alignment of business goals to renewable energies/green engine running.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Ask questions about the job profile to get a good understanding of what the role actually is.
