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Engineering Apprentice Review

at GE Aerospace

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Caerphilly / Caerffili

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

4.5 /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
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
As a Mechanical Engineering apprentice my role helps me to gain relevant skills whilst also learning on the job.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my Apprenticeship very much. the work is very enjoyable and I love learning new skills on the job. the others colleagues also make the days enjoyable as they are constantly supporting me any helping me if I have any questions.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am constantly developing and learning new skills such as my hand skills with tools, improving my Critical thinking and problem solving skills, as well as gaining more confidence with my communication and people skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
it is very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
They offer apprentices good support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
the support from my training provider is great.
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 qualifications help me to perform better in my role as they give me more knowledge on relevant subjects that can help me in work and give me more understanding
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
have not been made aware of any extra curricular activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work and they offer a lot of support to apprentices both from the managers and shop floor
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace?
be proactive, be positive, and be prepared to work hard and study hard
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