Mechanical Fitter Apprentice Review
at Tata Steel
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Llanelli
Review Submitted: January 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
Ensuring that Tata Steel Trostre is working mechanically and to gain as much knowledge from other fitters and engineers while doing so.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have gained many new skills during the apprenticeship in all aspects of life including communication, physical experience and mechanical and engineering knowledge. I have learned this due to the variety of teaching in the apprenticeship like the academy, college and in the factory.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The experience is well structured offering multiple sources if you have any problems.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
As stated above if you have any problems there are many sources you can go to for support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
You are given a lot of support as long as you make it known that you are in need of help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification greatly helps me in my role as I have learnt many things through the apprenticeship that have helped me in work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not that I know of no
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The atmosphere and sense of humour is great and the knowledge you gain from the apprenticeship is second to none.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tata Steel?
Work hard and reap the reward in the future
