Technical Apprentice Review

Technical Apprentice Daily responsibilites change depending on the placement i am in however i have common tasks. These include helping in the day to day running of the team/department. I also have a goal of learning te basics of the department and work towards a goal of working with no/ little assistance. Outside of these basic tasks i am involved as a Union representative for the 2nd year apprentices and also help in tours and improvements for the apprenticeship scheme (this includes a changing team of apprentices) MY responsibilites variy from placement to placement but have common similarites, these being shadowing staff and taking an active involvement in the day to day tasks of the team etc. Enough though i have not been assignded to any one particular project i have helped in tours and improvment meetings.

II am currently working towards my ON, after this year i will be studying for my HNC for two years. Within the buisness i have done various training course from information on arm regulations to Health and Safety course. I am also a member of IET as an apprentice. In my spare time i am working towards a bachlours degree in engineering (Hons) which is fully supported by the training team. To date i have improved a vast ranges of skills but the area that i am pround of is my ability to organise and present information to managers and executives of BAE Systems and also other compaines

The work is continuously changing and the teams change dramatically from a shop floor to office envirourment. Some teams have been more challengeing to work with but overall the teams have been approachable and fun to work with. The culture is amazing combining working hard and then playing hard. The programme did not meet my expections but in a good way as i thought that it would be boring and repeative, and thankfully that was far from reality. Somedays i have my bad days were i do not enjoy my time but these times are heavilly outweighed by the enjoyable and challengeing days.

No matter where i am placed in my placement programme i have been accepted into the teams and the managers have been approachable. I also feel like recognition is ALWAYS given to those that deserve it and therefore excelling expections is supported by everyone in the company. During my time to date i have been valued, been given tasks and awards.

A programme has been written that incorprates everything and if any guidance on this is needed i simpily have to email anyone from the training centre.

As much as i want. I simipliy email the training centre and they help. SImplies!!

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Having been in work before coming to this apprenticship i have had to take a large pay cut however in respect to other apprenticeship i am in a well paid job that increases each year.

YES!!! Charity challenge, german exchange, apprentice awards, north west alliance awards. Improvement tasks. STEM work, scholl ambassitors to name a few. There are on site liesure facilities and discounts for numerous gyms . Basically if you want to do it there is support there

Yes

The pay is an instant hit. The oppurtinies are amazing the skills are second to know You will be an idioit not too

Re-read your application form (dont rush it like i have done this) Be calm as the team that do the interviews are nice and very approachable. Ask questions, dont be shy as this will make you more relaxed. IF OFFERED A BISCUIT TAKE IT AS THEY ARE TIGHT AS WIT BISCUITS