Technical doucment Apprentice Review

by Cummins

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

As a Technical Document Apprentice my role mainly involves a mixture of; Technical Administration, Data Analysis, Requirements Management. In a day to day role I mainly deal with assisting employees with making updates to the technical documentation they own. I also send out daily or weekly measures which outline how many items are open within a particularity document, so that users can identify which items may be overdue.

10/10

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

During my apprenticeship I have updated my technical engineering knowledge, as well as my ability to review & analyse data. I have also improved my communication skills for the way I provide or present information. I have also improved my project management skills & I now work on various engine projects that all have different requirements or time frames.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have found that the course I am doing goes hand in hand with the work I complete on the job. This have been especially helpful learning about different techniques relating to requirements & stakeholder management as this take up a big part of my role.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have found the my apprenticeship has been very well structured. As from day one of the course I have been informed of the various topics/ task I would be learning about. As well as how these all link together within the work place & wider business environment.

10/10

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

On a daily basis I receive whatever support I require to complete a particular task or job. For more personnel training I have meetings with my manager every two weeks to discus my current workload as well as any support I may requires. I complete regular training assigned by either HR or the corporate side of the business.

10/10

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

When completing work on my course. I have regular catch ups with my course tutor every month. In these meetings we discuss my current workload, as well as any work I need to complete & the deadline have to adhere to. I also had lectures to provide the theory training side of the course.

10/10

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

The course I am completing is a Level 4 in Business analysis. This has provided me with various skills that i have been able to use in the workplace, e.g. requirements management, data modeling, stakeholder management, risk analysis. I have also improved the way I prioritise work, as I am now better bale to mange multiple jobs at once with varying deadlines.

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.)

Every quarter I take part in a team building event with either my immediate team or wider department. This helps to improve staff morale, and allows me to get to know colleagues that I don't work with that often.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel that Cummins is a very diverse & inclusive company to work for. There are also great opportunities for further career development, as once you are in the company they strive to try & retain talent

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

Apply for as many roles as possible. Even if you don't get exactly the job you want, there are great opportunities to move to a different positions, as long as you meet the role's requirements or are willing to adapt to the role..