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Refrigeration apprentice Review

at MCFT

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Maidenhead

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.9 /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
My role is to learn on the job whilst supporting and learning from my coach whilst noting and logging anything that i learn which is giving me valuable on the job experience,
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am thoroughly enjoying my programme, I love the aspect of working in real life scenarios with highly experienced technicians, and I am really enjoying putting what I'm learning into practice.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt tons since beginning my journey at MCFT, lots about pressure safe handing of gasses, how to perform PPMs, Communication with customers just to name a few.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Fairly well, the structure is good, what's expected of me is clear and concise,
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots, there is an abundance of support in all areas ie IT, HR engineers all just a phone call away.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I haven't got that far in my apprenticeship to give a good answer.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It will show my competency within my specified field. So good I would say
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
Tons, each week there's new events being planned wether is Park walks, company trips abroad or golfing.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend MCFT to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Absolutely I would, its an incredible programme with the opportunity to dive into a great career with tons of help support, with great staff and a great future
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MCFT?
Listen, learn and enjoy, get involved with the company outtings
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