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Apprentice Review

at Halfords

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Cambridge

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
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
I learn new things everyday and I feel postive when I do certain jobs
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy learning new things everyday, just dont like the distance travel for a colledge when there are ones closer

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Ive learned how to use a diag machine and find falut codes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Learning in work is good but traveling to colledge isnt fun due to the distance of how far it is away from home
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My management always check on me to see if im doing ok and make sure that I get the support I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They are ok, mostly keep me up to date of what I need to do
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel like I am learning new skills everyday
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
Na

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Halfords to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it gets you into the automotive trade
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Halfords?
Make sure you have a good understanding about vehicles
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