level 3 metrologist Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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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
the first year is full time college where we do general engineering and then we start at the bmw engine plant where we go into more specific job roles
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have learnt many skills in all areas of engineering working with many different tools and machines and in many subjects like mechanical maintenance, fluid power, plc's, electrical maintenance, electronics, maths, physics, etc
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
a lot of the apprentices have a football match every week set up and at the beginning, we have a team building experience at skern lodge for half a week
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it makes so much more sense to do an apprenticeship than going to uni for a lot of subjects including engineering and bmw is just one of the best employers to work for; you a well looked after, get a really good career out of it and there's even a really good car scheme
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
just be confident and willing to learn and you'll get quite far
