Welding Apprentice Review
at Shepley Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Whitehaven, Cumbria
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.3 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
Currently practicing welding pipes together to get good technique before doing tests for future jobs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Very good
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I’ve gotten better hand to eye coordination as well as correct technique for TIG welding
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Constantly in workshop practicing and when I’m not in workshop I’m learning the theory
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Constant support from employer making sure that I receive the correct help I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support such as getting us theory lessons so that we understand what we’re doing alongside practical work
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel like this will help me a lot for my future career plan
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 that I know of
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Shepley Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive employer as well as tradesmen who are willing to help when they can
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Shepley Group?
Work hard and you’ll be rewarded
