Toolmaker Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

on a day to day basis, I inspect and repair press tools using overhead cranes. This usually involves trim steel repairs through welding and using press machines for testing.

6/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

learned how to weld using TIG and MIG, learned how to operate overhead and pendant cranes, learned how to drive a forklift and maneuver items using it. Learned how to complete TMSs and PMs.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy learning and applying new skills. I especially enjoy welding specifically TIG.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is split into multiple sections which rotate every 3 months, giving apprentices plenty of time to familiarise and learn in their environment.

6/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer is always ready and happy to assist whenever I come to them.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Whenever i am unsure or stuck on a question, I can always ask my employer for assistance.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel like the qualification helps my role greatly as the questions are tailored for my section.

7/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are charity champions and a newsletter team which gets members involved.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It allows apprentices to learn with a more hands-on experience which i really benefitted from. It also allows them to network with other plants located around the world

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?

it is okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them