Lvl 3 milling apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Throughout a typical day i will attend meetings, the machines and continue my weekly tasks. These could involve things like proving out programs aiding a machine after a crash or looking into CAD models for future parts.

10/10

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

From my college course I have learnt to do thing such as using mills and lathes along with plenty of other tools. I've also learnt work specific skill such as programing and using 5 axis cnc machines

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my apprenticeship every day is different and we are given great opportunities to learn and improve our skills.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

improved recently and I'm aware of who I should contact depending on what my issue revolves around.

8/10

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

I receive lots of support from both my manager, [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] and if i need help I feel comfortable asking

10/10

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

I changed college due to lack of support, at my new college they visit consistently every 6 weeks and overall communication is better

7/10

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

my course is specific to my job all the skills that I learn are applicable.

10/10

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.)

yes we are always taking part in tours at the plant or going to schools to talk about our apprenticeships and taking part in things such as the green cars where we help primary schools build electric cars.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Not only is the job a great opportunity but the amount that you get given through out is amazing. Furthermore it's valuable hands on experience that you cant get in most places.

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

take every chance you get