Level 6 Business Apprentice Review

Item: Level 6 Business Apprentice at BMW Group UK
Rating: 4.8
Author: Anonymous

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

Oxford

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.8 /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

5/5 - Skills Development

4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

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

5/5

My role involves 3month placements within logistical/uni-relevant departments at BMW Plant Oxford. I offer my support with tasks to create new processes, improve current ones and implement the changes/new platforms. I am often learning new systems (Excel, PowerBi, SAP etc), meeting new people to expand my network, and facing different challenges as they arise.
Outside of my placements, I am part of a Apprentice Charity Team and co-lead the team of 15. We organise fun fundraisers to raise money for our in-house Charity, CALM.
I attend University every Wednesday too.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I enjoy my apprenticeship. I get to experience and wide variety of departments and create a strong network across the business. Every day is different and everyone is willing to help.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

I am always developing all of my skills, in particular giving presentations, communication, being proactive and team-work.
I have undergone numerous in-house training sessions that covers compliance, data protection and digitalisation.
Within the different platforms and system here, there is always something new to be discovered and learnt.
At university, I have been able to successfully develop my report writing skills through my assignments.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

Very well organised with Introduction and Exit Meetings for all of my 3-month placements. The structure is clear with room for flexible and adjusts when appropriate.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I have support from lots of different people at work. Work colleagues, my apprentice manager, mentors and my placement managers. If there is ever a problem or I need some advice, everyone is always happy to help.

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

4/5

My training provider is always available on teams throughout the week for any questions and on-site on my university day. I have 1-to-1's with the course leader too.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

My qualification allows me to use real-life work examples in my assignments and this provides me with a greater understanding and tools to help me perform better. Everything always relates to work.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

Apprentice Charity Champions Team - I organise charity fundraising events incl. rounders, car washes, bake sales.
Support with Apprentice based events - open days etc.