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Halfords

Mechanic Review

at Halfords

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Cambridge

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.8 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - 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
Mechanical work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Learning new things every day with a great mentor

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
How to change brake pads

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very organised and structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Get a lot of support as I get put with a good mentor
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have been put with the best person I can be with in my auto centre
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It give me the skills that I need for the tasks I need to do
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
Helping out each other

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Halfords to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because u learn new things everyday
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Halfords?
Just ask the apprenticeship team by emailing them
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