level 4 HNC manufacturing engineering Apprentice Review
at BMW Group UK
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Chichester
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
quality checks from functions and gap plans in vehicles to ensure they meet the specification. along with documenting these within the systems and working with teams to find the root cause
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Great support within the work environment but not the education side of the program
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt a wide variety of skills which are both helpful in and outside of work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
not very, hand-ins are not clear or are changed last minute leaving us less time to submit
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
lots, we are supported in various ways inside and outside of work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
not much, lacklustre lectures that are delivered for about 15-20mins in a 3 hours lesson. feedback is 5 words if lucky
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
only learn how to integrate learning after being exposed to it in the work place
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
sports days, activity days, extra projects
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BMW Group UK to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good company, salary and benefits as well as the chance to work for a great motor company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group UK?
be honest and yourself, they are looking to invest in you, not for you to already know everything
