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Industrial Technician Review

at Cummins

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing

Darlington

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.9 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Line-balance work, change request validation, providing guidance on new projects, completing direct observation of work. And that is the just the tip of the ice berg.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoy it, I also feel very settled in here.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
CAD, I was terrible at it before. Now, actually feel rather confident using CAD at work. I have even assisted a project where I created a new layout.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Always there to support!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
No issues with New Durham College
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
We go out and help the community.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive, they push people to excel, help fund you certs and quals.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Just to go for it!
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