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Vehicle Safety Test Engineer Review

at JLR

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Coventry

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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 am a test engineering testing the safety of airbags within vehicles with ATDs and sensors
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme however is gets quite stressful at times

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, Ive learnt a massive amount of skills within my department that help me complete my job and that are transferable to other jobs

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive loads of support from both within my department and with built in apprenticeship support teams.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive all the support I need, if I go and seek out help from lectures they will be able to help me with issues
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My modules are quite relevant to my role within the company however build more on general engineering skills and practices
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
yes, provided by early careers leadership social secs

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is great pay and a great environment to work in
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
The creators code is the company's ethos, study it
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