Manufacturing operations apprentice Review
at Cummins
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Darlington
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3/5
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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:
3/5
For my apprenticeship I rotate departments every three months in order to learn various different roles which varies from office based work to maintenance or workshop work. This gives me a broad spectrum on various different skills I can learn within the workplace.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt new skills such as project management and fault finding while also improving existing skills such as tool handling and communication skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
You are able to learn useful skills while also allowing for progression to occur within certain roles.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Answer questions honestly and if you don't understand something don't hesitate to ask.
