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Apprentice Review

at Halfords

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Birmingham

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.5 /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
4.2/5 - 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
Im a level 2 apprentice in my second year, I do services and learn all the different components around a car
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy all the support and help I get while working on cars

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Ive learnt how to do services and tyres and how to woek on a vehicle

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Its really good on what days im in the workshop and when im at college
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive really good support from them
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Everyone helps me on 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?
5/5
It gives you all the key point you need to know on how to work on cars compared to what you would learn in college
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Halfords to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because its a good opportunity to be able to get given and will help alot in future
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Halfords?
Make sure you go to a centre where they can support you
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