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Babcock International Group

Engineering Technician Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.7 /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
3/5 - 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
My role involves working in the repair and overhaul of components, my job is incredibly hands on and I complete jobs with the supervision of other qualified technicians with one day a week devoted to college, But overall I am performing the same job I would when I qualify.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my time in this programme immensely and have learned many things that I otherwise would be unaware of and have been given opportunities to learn and grow beyond what I would have in mainstream education. I am grateful for all the opportunities I have been given and look forward to all I may learn in the future.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned a large variety of skills including basic machining and advanced fitting, also i learned the application of hydraulic and pneumatic testing and was exposed to may opportunities to learn and experience what my company does and how it functions.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I is reasonably well structured, my year went through the process of changing collages so it was slightly disrupted but the next year will be able to have a much more regimented structure, there is also many people and places within the company where you can reach out either for information or support and all apprentices have many qualified technicians that they can shadow
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
i receive a lot of support from my employer and there is much more available to others if they wish it such as disability networks, neurodiversity network, women's network and many more. There are always individuals available to assist you in any way.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
we receive much support at college and additional help is available to any who request it and the assessors are very informative and support us in our learning whilst also providing us with the opportunity for further growth
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Yes i do believe that the education provided by my training provider does help in many aspect of my job role and provide a basis on which i can further develop my skills
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
Yes there are many opportunities available in Babcock including visits to other site to see how the business conducts itself, apprentice socials and events to allow for us to get to know each other outside of the work environment, team buliding trips, STEM events, and other networking events within the site.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it a a reliable company and a well rounded training provider that allows for much progression within the business and many more opportunities once you gain a qualification. I has a good community and a good working environment and I would have regretted it if I had gone to another company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Do a sufficient amount of research before hand to learn what we do in the company, ensure that working in this industry is really what you want Learn what will be expected of you in the role you are applying for.
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