Welding Apprentice Review

Item: Welding Apprentice at Babcock International Group
Rating: 3.9
Author: Anonymous

at Babcock International Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

3/5

I carry out day-to-day engineering tasks, mainly focused around welding. This includes things such as cutting and preparing metal, as well as the actual welding process itself.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

My programme is enjoyable as each day is different and it allows me to think freely and also work on skills and things which I enjoy doing each day.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have developed my welding skills as well as my critical thinking skills and creativity. This is due to the fact that this job requires you to think for yourself a lot and overcome problems which occur whilst doing a variety of tasks.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

This programme has undergone a lot of changes since I have been there, with new equipment, a new training centre and a trainer to teach everyone whilst on sight. Weston College is also very insightful and has provided good theoretical and practical experience.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I receive a lot of support from my employer as they provide many outlets and employee benefits.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

I receive plenty of support from my training provider, giving me assistance where I need it and helping me to gain and develop skills.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

It has helped me to be more mindful when I am at work and given me a better understanding of what I am doing, whilst also giving me a better idea of what risks may come from doing certain tasks.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

3/5

There are social activities for the apprentices and also a residential during your first year to meet other apprentices across Babcock's sites across the UK.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?

Yes

Why?

They offer a lot as a company and the work is interesting. There is also a good working environment with a very health and safety centred culture, ensuring that you are safe at work each day- allowing you to perform tasks to the best of your ability.