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Ford Motor Company Ltd

Apprentice technician Review

at Ford Motor Company Ltd

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Guildford, Surrey

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

3.1 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
2.4/5 - 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
I carry out services and repairs on vehicles brought in by customers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme to an extent. I like working on cars and find it exciting, however there can be boring and not so fun parts about it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many skills while doing my apprenticeship, this includes; how to work on cars the correct and safe way and different methods and knowledge of how to deal with a car

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is well organised by skillnet, and they deal with most things, however my branch is not too organised with everything
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I receive a bit of support, however not as much as others do often
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I revive a good amount of support from my provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel as if I get a lot of support and am amble to receive a good education towards my job 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.)
1/5
There may be, but I have not been told or looked into anything

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Ford Motor Company Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It can be a fun working environment, and can suit certain people to what they enjoy
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Ford Motor Company Ltd?
Time management is very important
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