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Babcock International Group

Electrical engineer Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Plymouth

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

2.9 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
I am an electrical fitter on marine vessels. I fit electrical equipment 4 days a week in Devonport, and spend 1 day a week at city college Plymouth for training.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
There are aspects I enjoy, like the hands-on experience, but I’m also keen to explore more challenging or academic opportunities in the future.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
I’ve improved my professional behaviours and communication with a variety of teams.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It’s mostly well-structured, though there are occasional organisational challenges.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Support is there when needed, but sometimes I have to be proactive in asking for it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I get the required support, but I often have to take the initiative in managing my progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
It covers useful concepts, though some areas feel less relevant to the actual work I do
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
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There is great potential for development within the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Make sure the role is genuinely something you’re interested in, as some tasks can become repetitive. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and seek clarification, as support is there, but you may need to be proactive in getting it.
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