mechanical fitter Review

it varies from day to day in the first year from practical work with stripping engines to writing out our theory. this would include knowledge questions to techniques of maintenance. also we had done bench fitting which is basic use of hand held tools and ways of using it. the first year is in the training centre.

I have learnt new hand skills from my bench fitting as such as how to use a file to produce radiuses as well as this ive learnt new machinery to use and learnt how to strip down and maintaine marine diesel engine to the standard of the company which includes different ways of maintenance.

I am extremely happy within the program I am placed. as well as this im happy with how its run and the layout its been presented by the company I am employed by. although the days are long in the end its all worth it for the exprireance we gain/

the company is as organised as it can be. all the lessons in practical and theory are well mthought out and the monthly planner makes it clear as of what we are going to do on certain days and there is not a lot of sitting around and waiting for things to happen.

the support from the employer and instructors is unreal. there's no such thing as a dumb question to them and they are very penitent if you don't understand a topic. as well as this the safe guarding officers do an amazing job at making sure any issues you have are dealt with swiftly.

the support given to the apprentices is more than adiquite. for example if theres a worry or topic you do not understand all you have to do is ask and sometimes they can tell if your struggling and will help you and question if you are okay with the work given.

I feel very well about the qualification im being given from the training that im being given. this helps me perform better in my role because it makes me feel as though I am qualified to under go tasks that are given to me on a daily basis and if not ill ask for help to further my knowledge.

other/ extra curricular activities is one positive about this apprenticeship for example at this moment in time I am involved in the royal navy boat challenge which lets me interact with others that aren't in my trade for example im a mechanic and working with fabriactors and pipe workers.

Yes

because the opportunities it gives to you and the experience. to me I wouldn't have found the opportunities with any other company. the friends you make and the skills you gain from the well thought out program and the friendly instructors make it all worth the 4 years it is.

despite the application process being lengthy and tiring, stick to it as in the end what you gain from doing the apprenticeship out weighs the lengthy process. as well as this don't be worried the program is full of friendly people just hear to help you. its just like school but with nicer people.