Apprentice CNC Machinist Review
at Babcock International Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Plymouth
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
3.8 /5
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3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
I'm currently in the first year of my marine engineering apprenticeship with Babcock, as a CNC Machinist, which is based 5 days a week (for the first year) at City College Plymouth, along with some site visits throughout the academic year to Devonport Dockyard.
I have 3 days of workshop sessions per week, along with 1 tech day, as well as a half day classroom session do the required written coursework. So far this academic year, I have been doing hand skills related work, as well as manual milling and turning on milling machines and lathes in the workshop. I shall begin working on the CNC Machines in the workshop after Easter.
I have 3 days of workshop sessions per week, along with 1 tech day, as well as a half day classroom session do the required written coursework. So far this academic year, I have been doing hand skills related work, as well as manual milling and turning on milling machines and lathes in the workshop. I shall begin working on the CNC Machines in the workshop after Easter.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Overall I am enjoying the programme. There have been a few issues here and there throughout the year, mainly in the form of slow communication and organisation between staff/ admin at the college, which has led to some delays with carrying out work to time schedules, but these problems have all usually been resolved ok.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, since starting the apprenticeship, I have learnt and developed numerous skills in the workshop. I had done little to no metal work prior to starting this apprenticeship, so I have gained lots of knowledge and experience with working with metal and engineering principles since then. This includes hand skills such as filing and using pillar drills, as well as manual milling (on a milling machine) and turning (on a lathe).
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
As said in the previous question, there have been a few issues with communication and organisation at the college throughout the academic year, but these usually all get resolved ok.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is quite a lot of support available to me from my employer, for instance for mental wellbeing etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I have review sessions every so often college with my instructor, in order for them to check in with me how I'm getting on with the course.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It is giving me the required skills, knowledge and experience which I will need, in order to be able to eventually carry out the role I am training for.
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
The Student Union at college offer extra-curricular activities. I am also doing a 5 day residential trip with Babcock later this year, which will include different activities as well as team building.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because overall they're I decent company to work for. I also think the apprenticeship scheme which they offer is a good, as the quality of training which you receive is decent, and offer a competitive salary, plus a number of other benefits too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Make sure that you look at what specialism you'd like to do prior to going to the interview. Also make sure that you've done some research into the company, so you know some background knowledge about them, such as what sort of work they carry out and in what fields, as well as what countries they are based in etc.
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