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BMW Group UK

Level 6 Apprentice Engineering Technician Review

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Swindon, Wiltshire

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

4.7 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
My job consists of training all week with 3 days being practical training in a workshop and 2 days spent doing degree work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt lots of new skills such as PLC and developed some skills that I had done in school such as machining.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support I receive from my employer is excellent as they are always available to answer and questions and will support me as much as they can.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There are occasions where I feel BMet leaves us in the dark about some situations however, in general the support is good and I feel confident in my apprenticeship
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that the qualification I am working towards has improved my skills and made me feel more confident when I go into my placements in the workplace in September.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are lots of opportunities to get involved in extra curricular activities such as football, netball, newsletter team, SharePoint team and charity champions.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think that it is a very good opportunity to get the same qualification as a person that goes to university whilst working for an excellent company and learning all the practical skills that are needed to have a successful career in the industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
I would advise that applicants research the company and the specific plant that you apply to and ensure that you are confident to do a presentation as BMW is very keen on people being confident speakers and knowing how to do a good presentation.
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