Level 4 Lean Manufacturing (HNC) Review
at BMW Group UK
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Chichester
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
On a day to day basis I switch from helping support in my home department to going on placements and helping support other departments, when I'm in my home department I spend time running numerous projects alongside supporting daily workflow
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Work is very consistent and enjoyable, however college is not good enough and seems to always let down the overall apprenticeship idea.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes throughout my apprenticeship within my home department and across placements I have developed many skills, for example engineering based skills and problem solving.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Again work side is very well structured with vast support in place, however college is poor and commonly unorganised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I am very well supported by my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Work is very good, College is poor
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Level 2 lean manufacturing did not feel relevant, Level 4 is more relevant however still has some modules which feel wasted
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
Yes quite common for activities outside of work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great support within work, a good career path if available
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
Make the most of the work side, provide feedback on any negatives and hope for change
