Maintenance Apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Oxford
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
4/5
As a 1st year my day to day role involves being in the training school on a rotation of activities to prepare me for the Plant environment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme as it works well with the other apprentices and is overall very enjoyable, it gives you something to work towards.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many skills including: How to use a mill, lathe and how to weld as well as PLC's mechanical and hand fitting techniques
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
it is quite well structured as all through we are on a rotation between different parts of the training school or business which is set out on a spreadsheet in advanced
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I myself have not needed much support however I am aware that it is there should you need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
we do receive a lot of support from the college staff during our time to help us complete assignments and understand what they are teaching us better
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have not yet been out performing my roles as our 1st year is training howeve.r I am definitely feeling prepared ready to go out and perform 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.)
5/5
The apprentices are good at organising events like this for example apprentice football or after work social events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good work environment with lots of good people to work with and good development opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Make sure you make your application stand out from the crowd, really show yourself up and tell them everything about you so they see exactly who you are
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