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Babcock International Group

Fabrication apprentice Review

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Devonport

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

2.7 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
My role day to day varies depending on the just one day I could be cutting out inserts, could be nut and bolt work, or fabricating a frame
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The program is good however theres some areas that need improvement, being the course at college needs to be more specific to the trade and I feel there are some areas that can be taken out as we can't use these in the yard.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt new skills and this job has also helped with my communication skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It is alright within the dockyard but at college there is nothing enough support for struggling apprentices
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I receive plenty of support from my employers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
There is not enough support when it comes to the college and there is no support system in place to help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I have learnt a couple of things from college but I have ultimately learnt more form the dockyard
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not to my knowledge

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I find it an enjoyable work place and good qualifications as a result
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
Show that your interested and want to be there
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