Apprentice Review

by Halfords

Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • im an apprentice and it involves doing training and helping technicians to learn more about the automotive trade and gain experience

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • ive learned manual handling, safe working loads, how to change brakes, vehicle matenance

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • i love beinjg part of the halfords family as it helps me develop the skills required and build my knowledge

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • the programme is well put together and structured, only a few things to address but other than that its an amazing experience

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • i receive 100% support from my employer as they answer any enquires i have and provide me with the training i have asked for

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • i recieve 100% from my employer when i ask for help to work towards my qualifications

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • it helps me understand my gaps in knowledge about automotive servicing and repairs i feel grateful towards the halfords apprenticeship team when they help me with enquires about how to improve my performance

    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.)

    • none

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Halfords to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • its a good company to work for as it helps improve customer communication skills and provide the work experience needed

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

    • always ask for help from a fellow technician dont be afraid to ask, as they can walk you through step by step

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Automotive Engineering

Sydenham, Greater London

April 2025

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