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Metrology Apprentice Review

at BMW Group UK

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Chichester

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I work in a metrology lab within rolls royce where my day to day includes doing measurement request which come through the company so this includes aligning the car, using measurement arms such as CNC, Using programs for example polyworks which allow me to do comparisons between CAD and the Part which i have scanned
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I started the programme in a different department where i did enjoy my time there however since moving to engineering my experience of the programme has changed a lot, this is mainly because of the job role i am in now which is metrology as i find it a lot more engaging

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills but have also be able to develop my existing skills this includes developing my team working skills however some of the new skills which i have learnt is to take responsibility within my measurement and make sure i have understood exactly what the request is.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
In my opinion i think that the structure of the programme is very well organised especially with the amount of daily tasks we get, there are also many project which we are able to get on with which we would have to take responsibilities for delivery the project to whoever requested it
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Personally i have received a lot of support from my employer especially when it came to moving course within college as i was meant to do another level 2 course within college however i managed to get the support and managed to get moved to the higher level course in engineering
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
When working towards my qualifications if i do get stuck or need to ask any questions i am able to get support from my training provider who will help me achieve my grades and push me to be able to reach the highest grade possible which is very helpful especially in this new course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification does help me perform better in my role depending on which unit i am working on however there are also many unit which don't relate to what i do with my day to day tasks at work. The unit which are related are very useful to learn.
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 are many extra curricular activities which are at work that everyone can get involved in this ranges from social actives such as go karting after work or going out for a meal. But it also have sport teams where there are clubs after work such as football and basketball

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The reason i would recommend rolls royce motor cars to a friend is because of the environment which is here but mainly the amount of different skills which can be learnt as an apprentice especially during placement as you are able to go to woodshop, leather shop where you can learn a variety of different skills.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
The tips and advice i would give to others if they are applying for rolls royce motor cars is to be yourself and to also not to be scared when applying to the apprenticeship as everyone is lovely and are all there to help you achieve the most you can.
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