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Babcock International Group

Mechanical Engineering Degree apprentice with manufacturing Review

at Babcock International Group

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: May 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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
i have just finished my placement with the design engineering team, i had to analyse a 3D model to check for errors and ways to improve it.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy working for Babcock, although there have been issues with the universities lecturers

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to use 3D modelling software and other analysis tools, alongside an incredible amount of interpersonal skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
for the first 2 years you will be allocated your placements allowing you to network .
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We have a coordinator between uni and work that gives us masses of support ensuring we reach our goals
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The skills i have learnt in uni have helped me in my day to day role
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
Babcock has various networks for sports and activities to get involved with

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Babcock International Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Instead of going to university i will have the same qualifications + a salary and work experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock International Group?
be confident and willing to work in a team
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