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Engineering Technician Review

at BMW Group UK

Degree Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Oxford

Review Submitted: March 2025

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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
Year 1:
Monday - study day,
Tuesday/Wednesday - workshop,
Thursday - Foundation Degree (College Day),
Friday - Workshop.
Year 2: Placements around Plant/QEC and one day Foundation Degree.
Year 3: Placements around Plant/QEC and one day Uni
Year 4: Final Placement and one day Uni
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it very much yes.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive plenty of support from my employer,
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my training provider when working towards my qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I reckon it'll be helpful going forwards.
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Car Scheme + opportunities and progression
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Be yourself
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