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Halfords

Level 3 apprentice Review

at Halfords

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Tamworth

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
4.6/5 - 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 includes mechanical work and shadowing my mentor on a day to dad
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love the work I do and enjoy the day to day hands on experience

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned most things to do with the trade in Halfords’s as on hand experience always trumps classwork

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme has had its blips as expected but I have had a relatively smooth transition
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support I have an amazing team in my centre and wouldn’t ask for anyone else
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive plenty training as [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] is amazing and he helps us work toward the goals
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I can do most things at the work place but the training helps me better understand the inner working of why I’m doing what I’m doing
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
There isn’t a lot of personal gatherings but we have a social meeting once a year

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Halfords to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Halfords give you lots of hands on training and amazing experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Halfords?
Try your best and make sure you put max effort into your work
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