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Babcock International Group

Mechanical apprentice Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Plymouth

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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
At the moment my role involves learning new engineering and mechanical machining and fitting skills focused on a marine environment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Good work life balance.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Being an older apprentice not all skills I have learned are new but it has allowed me to refine them

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured and organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Can’t say as I’ve not needed much support in my role
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I feel as though I always receive the required amount I need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel as though this qualification is crucial to performing in my role and
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
Not particularly

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good employer and have consistently provide good quality training
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Stick through the first year
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