Multi Skilled apprenticeship Review
at Howdens
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
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!
3.5/5
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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
Multi skilled apprentice
On Mondays we get taught theory at HETA.
Throughout the rest of the week we learn key practical skills in different fields e.g. mechanical, electrical, pneumatics
On Mondays we get taught theory at HETA.
Throughout the rest of the week we learn key practical skills in different fields e.g. mechanical, electrical, pneumatics
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it a lot but some of the instructors aren’t as helpful as they should be at HETA
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It’s organised enough that we know what we’re doing and there’s a set time period in each topic
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Whenever we need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
When we need it we can get it but we have to ask for the support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel it will help me a lot with my practical shoes but not as much with theory
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I believe there is at Howdens but not at HETA
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Howdens to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Looks after employees very well
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Howdens?
Be themselves and make jokes tell them good things about yourself
