Technical Apprentice Review

My role is a technical apprentice, I attend college one day a week and the rest I spend on site moving between different placements. This involves learning about the department and completing task like fault finding, circuit building and testing.

I have learnt about electronic components and how these function in a circuit. I have learnt how to fault find these circuit. I have developed my skills in working with new people and my IT skills.

I have really enjoy my apprenticeship so far, I enjoy the areas within the company I have worked in and the product that I have worked on. The people on site have been really friendly when working in their department and when I have asked for help.

Placement supervisors are always happy and appreciative when you complete a task for them, and when helping with any other events on site our managers are sure to pass on their thanks.

The structure is great, the first 9 months is of site where we are taught the basics to help us with the course. We then move on site and go through placements throughout the site, as well as day release to college.

The training supplied here is of a good standard, there can be some issues with the tutors not being in and cover not being supplied due to lack of staff, and the organisation could be improved.

I receive excellent support from my employer. I know who to ask if I have any issues, and I have a review every 12 weeks where I am asked if "I feel safe", how college is going and if I need any additional support.

The salary is great, but I started the apprenticeship three years after sixth form and so I am approaching an age where I would like more money to match the stages I am coming to in my life.

There are so many opportunities outside of work, so many that I have to be careful to to take on too many responsibilities so that it overlaps too much with my placements and college work.

Yes

It is a great place to work and a very friendly environment. you can learnt a lot from the apprenticeship and these skill can help your through out your life.

Make sure you sound keen on the company and the products that we build. Show an interest in engineering as a whole and not just one area on engineering. Be confident and relaxed in the interview.