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Maintenance technician apprenticeship Review

at BMW Group UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Birmingham

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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 overview of the role I will be doing is repairing and maintaining the machinery and track within assembly and manufacturing of the plant.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my program a lot so far and enjoy all aspects of it. And look forward to what I have to come to us.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have majorly developed existing skills like lathe operations, hand skills and programming. As well as learning new skills like maintenance checks and structure.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well organised and very good. The college is sorted and expecting us and always have things to do when coming in on to site.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
From the employer I receive more than enough support and help if needed and when needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
towards my qualifications I receive enough support and help from the training providers as when needed to complete the lessons and assessments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that it really helps in the way we think and operate so that it is efficient and in the right mind set to work better and faster.
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
Skern lodge was one of the recent activities we done which allowed us to get to know one another in a less awkward and more settled and ice breaking situations.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for and an interesting one too. They provide and help you as much as they can when you need it.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Try your best and give it your all to succeed and go the furthest you can. Be honest and your self as it will help you and the company to figure out what you are best for to operate on.
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