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MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE Review

at BMW Group UK

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

OX10

Review Submitted: April 2024

Overall Rating

3.8 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
My role is for one day a week to undertake my college lessons to achieve the qualification. This is then followed by 4 further days of practical experience with machines, hand tools and welding equipment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i enjoy coming to work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i came into this program having some experience in the engineering sector as i was already employed by the company. the course allowed me to refresh and build on my knowledge

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
some areas are very strong, however there is constant changes in regards to staff from B-met, it seems like a failure to retain staff
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
we have a direct manager with a weekly meeting to discuss any problems we have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
for any issues we have they are an email away or up the stairs for any questions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
some areas will help me a lot, however there are a lot of assignements that we have completed that will have no use
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
There is a weekly football team, where we rent out a 5 aside court. this is where i met some of the apprentices from other year groups.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the qualifications and experiences gained from this apprenticeship will develop you into a fully capable maintenance associate. The pay is great even as an apprentice and plenty of opportunities to change into different sectors
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Make sure you are willing to work hard for the qualification, always arrive earlier than the start time, as the time we start is the exact time we start work. Understand that you will be in a working environment with adults and therefore you should start acting like one.
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