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Level 3 apprentice Review

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Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Peterborough

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.7 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
It includes everything from tyres to clutches
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I absolutely love my programme but I’m not a massive fan of college

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt so much since working at Halfords

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I wouldn’t say it’s very well structured for my personal experience
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I get so much support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I get a good amount of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It helps me with all of the knowledge behind how things work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
We go out together as a company every now and again and like to play games together like football when we have free time

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Halfords to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Halfords is an amazing company to learn from with some absolutely amazing mechanics to mentor you
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Halfords?
Just be yourself and give it your all
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