Maritime defence engineer Review

Item: Maritime defence engineer at Babcock International Group
Rating: 2.9
Author: Anonymous

at Babcock International Group

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Plymouth

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

2.9 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role

3/5 - Skills Development

2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

3/5

Over the course of this apprenticeship I will learn to fit a variety of electrical systems and components. Over the course of my first year, I have been at city college Plymouth full time, learning the basics of my trade and building a rounded knowledge of the engineering world.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

3/5

Overall I thoroughly enjoy my programme. I feel comfortable in my environment and I’m confident in my work.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

3/5

I have developed a deeper understanding of complex systems and work methods. I have also bettered my social skills as I must work with others on a variety of projects.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

2/5

The programme has a good complexity arc and my trainers push us in a supportive manner. I would prefer work that is more accurate to the environment but I believe that the skills we are learning are still relevant.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

2/5

My employer is helpful in most cases and will provide assistance if needed.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

My training provider has created an environment where I feel comfortable asking for assistance. I feel that am well supported in my journey to my qualification.