Manufacturing Apprentice Review
at Thales
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering, Manufacturing
Templecombe
Review Submitted: March 2026
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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
Learning, practicing and refining skills essential for the industry and meeting the required standards to carry out my role successfully and efficiently.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
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
There are opportunities provided often.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thales to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Thales is an excellent company to work for. There are many benefits and the onsite training is very effective.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thales?
Don't hesitate, apply. If you don't apply, you'll have nothing to gain from it. I applied several years in a row and got accepted the second time. It's not the end of the world if you get rejected. Try again. You have nothing to lose and everything I gain. I don't regret re-applying the following year because I'm in a great position now where I'm learning on the job and gaining experience from actually being in the industry. I tried going to college for a similar course. While it did mean my coursework is a breeze through the apprenticeship, I much prefer being in the industry to being sat in a classroom every day. Throughout the application process, don't hesitate with the answers to the questions. Speak up and make your ideas known. The difference between getting an offer may be a few words. So, as I said at the start, don't hesitate.
