Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I go to college 4 days a week until August, after which I will start placements in different areas of the business, in which I will shadow managers and other employees.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt lots of new skills since starting. I have completed electrical, electronics, PLC's, hand fitting, and turning modules in the workshop I have also learnt about business environments, CAD, maths, materials, Quality, and mechanical science in my degree days.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it a lot, I find the knowledge I am gaining very interesting, and the skills very useful.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • So far it has been well organised, the information on what we are doing when has been communicated well, and we have a clear plan for the 4 years. The only section lacking organisation is when we have meetings scheduled in Oxford, as they are late notice and not emailed to us.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from my line manager, she is very helpful with any issues I have in the work environment or college.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I have a fair amount of support

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I have gained useful information, however I have not been in the workplace much.

    8/10

  • 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 events and newsletter teams which I have helped with. There aren't any sports teams

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I enjoy my role here and think it will be beneficial to my future


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?
  • Enjoy the assessment centre.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Swindon, Wiltshire

March 2025


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