wood technician Review
at BMW Group UK
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Chichester
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Work on different veneered parts, including the preparation, pressing, trim and repair
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy most parts of it, some areas are more enjoyable than others
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Communication, hand skills, processes and procedures
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
very good, I know my plan for the year and any questions I have are answered promptly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
i receive a lot of support, have many people to go to if i need help or have questions
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Very easy to contact if I need help on a non college day, teaching is brilliant and i feel supported
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I'm taking what I'm learning in college and transferring it to what I do at work (hand skills or machining or theory work)
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
Made aware early of any extra opportunities available, not so much sport teams or social activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Loads of support given to the apprentices, understand my job well, lots of variety in terms of what you can learn, enjoyable time at college also
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Confidence, learn about the history of the company, approachable, friendly
