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Fabrication Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

3.1 /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
2.2/5 - 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
Within fabrication i work with different types of metals whether that is sheet work or plate work. I form metal and do different types of welding
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy being with my colleagues and have a good laugh with them. My instructors are also a good laugh and i get along with them well

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to use many different types of equipment like a hydraulic guilotine and i have done lots of welding which i haven’t done before

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
My programme hasn’t been organised well at all. i didn’t have instructors for the first few months of my programme which had put me behind with my theory work. We have also just been set all of our one file (coursework) which puts a lot of pressure on us as there is a lot to do.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
There are many people that we can go to for help and it is promoted to get help a lot
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive a decent amount of support towards my qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
i believe that it has helped me to perform better in my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No. Not that i am aware of or what i have been told

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because i believe that if it was a bit more organised i think it is the perfect apprenticeship for someone to apply for
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
make sure that the apprenticeship is for you as it is high demanding and you will be kept busy
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