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Apprentice Level 3 Review

at Halfords

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Strood, Kent

Review Submitted: March 2026

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - 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:
5/5
Great communication from the beginning and a great experience to expanding my learning on working with vehicles
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Great communication from the beginning and a great experience to expanding my learning on working with vehicles

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Working with the technicians has taught me how to broaden my knowledge with different vehicle and systems

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Learning new things is something I do each day, however not many jobs come through which are more complex which slightly hinders my learning for college and completing my portfolio
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Any problems that arise are communicate and sorted as soon as possible
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The knowledge provided is extensive and the training provider are supportive at all times
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It definitely helps me understand different take that may not come to our garage as often
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
No extra curricular activities have been pointed out to me other than the opportunity to expand my knowledge through extra training courses

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Halfords to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Depending on what they require, Halfords offer good service
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Halfords?
Be yourself and open to learning completely new things
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