Engineering Apprentice Review

Engineering Apprentice Shadowing fully trained technicians to learn the role, completing calibrations and work orders as well as solving problems and fixing machines. Interact with all colleagues to learn about there role and what they do. Communicate with other colleagues to learn about more detailed procedures and information that is required. Contact suppliers to find about a bout their products so spares can be identified. Also contact companies to finding out about there products to see if they are suitable for new applications. Have set actions to work towards. these are for safety improvements as well as improving ways of working. Every day I complete routine maintenance and learn how machinery works. I preform calibrations and tests to ensure that all machinery works as efficiently as possible.

I am working towards achieving a B-Tec, HNC, PEO level 3 And a NVQ level 3. I have also been sent on external training certificates and have received qualifications in Portable appliance testing, safe slinging and lifting as well as 17th edition and more. I regularly attend internal training coerces to learn about safety procedures on sight as well as quality and conformity training. On a daily basis I learn about the role that I will hopefully take in the company as well as learn valuable engineering skills that are transferable to other jobs and occupations.

I enjoy carrying out the work an machinery as well as preforming the calibrations and work orders. I also enjoy problem solving to fix faults as well as new issues. The apprentice program has met all of my expectations and I have achieved much more than I initially thought. one example of this is being trained as an electrician and receiving certificates that are transferable.

I feel that I contribute to the daily tasks because I put forward suggestions and ideas that are often used. I receive feed back from my manage about the work I have completed to appraise my work. I regularly play a part in larger projects providing ideas as well as carrying out work that I am trained to do. Because of the training I have had I can often carry out tasks that others can' do

The program has been well structured from the start I received a full induction as well as all the appropriate training before I began work on sight. I spent the first year at a training centre where GSK organised extra courses to fill in time in the college time table to ensure I was always kept busy. when returning to sight in my second year I have had a training plan set out so that I know what departments I am in at what points and what I need to learn in what department. Within the departments I have tasks and jobs to complete as well as learning points that are unique to that department. so far all of the training I have received has been well organised and structured to ensure that I get the most out of it.

I have regular meeting with the training provider and progress is discussed and new targets are set. I can ask the training advisor for help with any issues I have as well as seek support I should need it. The meetings are based around supporting the training I receive as well as focusing on what is important about the tasks I complete.

I receive regular support from my manager in completing actions and in completing the paper work required in the correct formal manner. I can always contact the HR team in I have any issues with the employment or with my apprentice training in general. There is generally a good attitude to supporting the apprentices around sight with regular apprentice meetings to address issued and ensure that all of the relevant support is given

At the moment the wage that I receive covers all on my living costs and expenses that I require. My travel costs are covered If I have to travel away from sight and I have to fund my commute to work. I receive benefits from the company which help me save for the future.

I am regularly sent to apprentice programs and experience weeks with apprentices from all around the uk so we can meet up and share experience as well as discuses the training that we receive. The company also provided time off work to volunteer at local charities as part of a on going scheme. I also have access to the sports and social club where there are regular events and facilities that can be used by both employees and the public.

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They have given me opportunities to develop my skills as well as develop my academic profile. All of the training has been well set out and a though training plan is in place to ensure a high level of development. Finally there are a lot of benefits to working for a large multinational company that is one of the biggest in the area.

Concentrate on doing the tasks correct and following the written instructions as well as following the time constraints carefully. Attend all of the assessment days and show a positive mind set throughout the interview process