Design and draftsperson Review
at Babcock International Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Plymouth
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
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
i am an apprentice draftsperson and as such i help with designing and editing technical drawings within critical infrastructure.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I very much enjoy my time within the yard, not soi much within college
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
i have developed new skills on CAD software and gained knowledge on piping systems on board ships
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
very well organised at the moment, but extremely chaotic at the start of the year and for the first few months
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Both babcock and the college would help me with anything i have a problem with
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
my tutors and college have provided good support towards my qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
i don't see much crossover from our qualification to our actual 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.)
4/5
there are available however i haven't chosen to attend them
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
because it is a stable, interesting and unionised career where those working within are treated with respect. The work you do is visibly helping the community and country and is something you can take pride in
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
go in with interest in warships, the CAD process and wanting to get to know lots of new people in a professional environment
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