Techician Review
at Halfords
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Sunderland
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
5/5
Maintaining & repairing all types of vehicles, servicing to diagnostics
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Making a difference to customers cars & learning the skills I need
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Loads, How to work as a team and as an individual, safe working practices as well as the skill to repair vehicles to a high standard understand what they need
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The college side of things could have been better, just feels like the course had started and we just fit in where we can.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get loads from the Team has been amazing and the team I work with have been great to, whilst I leanr what is needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Doesnt seem like much to be fair, college only last a few hours each week
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It doesnt really I get the hands on experience with Halfords and the team back in the centre
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
We have had nights out, celebrate birthdays etc etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Halfords to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The environment, the patience the team have with learners & they always try to push you in being better
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Halfords?
Do it! Don't hesitate
