Engineering Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Electrical engineering apprentice. I learn at the QinetiQ training school each day building projects and being taught the knowledge I will need in my future career.

6/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have develped my skills in soldering and filing mostly. It has also advanced my skills in theory of electronic circuits.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The work is interesting and the company and people in it are are all very good.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by BMW Group?

I feel appreciated for my work and the managers are helpful and encouraging.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticship has a well organised structure. The inductions were dealt with quickly and we have a set timetable that helps run everything smoothly.

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

My training is well done and i have regular contact with tutors.

7/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I recieve a good amount of support from my employer. Regular visits and a number of benefits help to support me.

7/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

The salary is good for what i'm doing. I have had no issues with pay.

7/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are a number of events that happen each year with we are encouraged to take part in. We also have free 24hr gym membership for a year which is a great bonus

7/10

9. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

because of the opportunities and it is a better alternitive to university in my opinion.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?

Get everything you can out of it, becaue there's a lot you have to use