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Babcock International Group

Apprentice paint technician Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Catterick Garrison

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
3.6/5 - 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
To prepare and paint vehicles. Clearing area I have worked in. Making sure my job is up to a standard where the customer is happy.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy learning about the theory side of paint so that when I do the practical, I can put this into practise. I enjoy doing more practical hands on work, so I enjoy doing my job.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt and developed more about how to repair and paint a vehicle to a high standard. This is through theory and practical.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I would say for the most part it is well organised and structured. I feel sometimes the college could do more when they have practical assessments on.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received a lot of support from the employer. They have helped me where they can and given me more ideas to help me with my course.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
They also help when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps a lot due to learning what could go wrong and how to fix this. Also, we get a lot more in-depth information on the job.
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
Yes.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good place to work. If you do an apprenticeship they help you through it.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Have a willingness and be keen and curious. Give it your all to gain more career prospects.
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