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Production Apprentice Review

at BMW Group UK

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Chichester

Review Submitted: April 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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
My role involves working on the production line. I am responsible for completing my takt in time and to a good quality standard.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt countless new skills during my apprenticeship. Some of them are: Problem solving, defect analysis, communication/collaboration, presentation skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The general lay out of college and work days is okay. However, out college courses themselves vary in lengths compared to our apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is there if i request help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think it definitely helps and relates in a lot of ways but there's a lot of stuff i'll never use.
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Well respected, large company. Lots of different departments to explore.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
be curious, don't be afraid to ask questions.
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