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Apprentice technician Review

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Level 3 Apprenticeship

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Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
Diagnosing faults in catering machines, fitting parts. Service and maintenence on equipment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the mix of classroom and on site learning

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
How to service and maintain catering equipment, communication with customers. Team building skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
With the programme being new, suggestions are taken and implemented for further training
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Personally I've received support when needed. Support always offered
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
As much or as little needed. Numerous people I can contact
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Having 3 months at the academy prepared me to work in the field. Thus allowing me to learn new skills
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
Yes, quite often social events are arranged

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend MCFT to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Family feel, opportunity to improve your skills physically and mentally
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to MCFT?
Always ask the question in tour head. Never a stupid question
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