Control Technician Apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Degree Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Birmingham, UK
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
5/5
To attend breakdowns on machines and look at new innovation techniques that can improve the business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme has offered a great experience into the world of engineering especially in the automotive industry.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
PLC coding and software analysis has been taught to help develop the job role to solve problems on the shop floor
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme has been good throughout, however occasionally communication between managers has required improvement
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
BMW offer as much support as required, the help and assistance is comprehensive at all times
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The training provider has been hit and miss, the educational provider is contracted out to an external vendor and isn't associated with BMW.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification, a degree in electronic engineering has been helpful in the role and the existing knowledge has been improved over the time since starting the degree
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
Social evenings have been arranged in the past to celebrate events, as well as BMW related celebrations
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great working environment, the role is interesting and the people you work with are professional and good to talk to.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Know the business and its history. Understand what BMW manufacture and the cars and motorcycles they make. As well as having a genuine interest within engineering.
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