Apprentice VDA Review
at Steer Automotive
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Wellingborough
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
Carry out estimates on vehicle damage such as crash repair and vandalism
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learning how to carry out estimates, the different types of body repair and paint methods
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I believe the apprenticeship is organised well however can sometimes feel like I’m not making progress
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Most of the time, sometimes I do feel like I’m teaching myself what to do rather than being taught by a mentor
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
In regards to college placements I feel very supported
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
This helps by allowing me to show my training provider the improvements I have made from the last time I attended the college
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
None at my site, not sure if other sites have extra-curricular activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Steer Automotive to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel that they offer good training through EMTEC (Nottingham college) as they staff at the college are keen for the students to learn and have a passion for their students career and future
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Steer Automotive?
Be keen to learn
