Assembly Apprentice Review

Currently i am on placements within different departments of the business. this involves me getting to know a variety of people, as well as giving me hands on experience.

I have learnt to perhaps be more professional, the processes in place ensure that any work i undertake is carried out to a high standard.

I enjoy the working environment, the majority of other staff are welcoming and easily approachable.

I dont necessarily feel an integral part of the business, we dont have a great deal of responsibility nor is there much if any appreciation internally from managers or externally from the college.

The structure is okay, however the organisation could be improved, it is only as the programme has gone on i have realised the study units that are required for completion, not alot was explained at the start of my apprenticeship.

We do not receive a great deal of support, the programme is mostly self led, we have a smaller portion of time to complete our work than others within our college class. But it is there if we really need it.

My employer is reasonably supportive, should we seek help it is usually available.

The salary is good for an apprentice wage, it could be slightly improved upon though as it is a flat rate for all apprentices that is increased each year depending on performance. Perhaps a financial incentive to reward good study results could be introduced as we do not receive bonus payments like the rest of the business. This could help supplement travel costs incurred.

There is not a great deal of opportunity for activities outside of the workplace.

Yes

The company is good to work for, it supports its apprentices reasonably well and likes to encourage development into integral roles within the business when apprenticeships are completed.

The application process is reasonably hard, but stick through it ! If you are successful and begin studies you may feel detached from the business, but keep at it and through summer holiday periods you will feel more integrated into the business.