paint technician Review
at Steer Automotive
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Colchester
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
i prep and paint repaired/new panels on or for vehicles
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i enjoy the programme a lot, and all the skills and opportunities i receive from it
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have learnt many new skills that i could not do before, which ranges from prep work and paint work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
it is well structured with modules for every month set out. including common reviews and visits from my assessor
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I do receive a lot of support and there is always additional support and people to reach out to within the company if/when needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
i receive a good amount of support and always there when i need help or support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
i feel like it keeps me well aware of all the necessary skills and knowledge needed to reach my qualification and to further my progress in this career.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, with the apprentice academy there are many activities such as days out, training days, competitions and more for us apprentices to get involved in to both expand our learning and confidence as well as meeting new people.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Steer Automotive to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the programme is well supported and structured as well as keeping it enjoyable and given opportunities to better your learning and progress further.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Steer Automotive?
Do not let anything hold you back, if this is something you want to do then you have to jump into the deep end and get stuck it, throw everything you have at it and it will be worth it
