Toolmaking Review

Within BMW Group, I am a tool maker apprentice. My role includes learning tooling components work, fully disassmebling and reassembling tools to see how they work and if there are any faults with it, general maintenance and machining.

Throughout the apprenticeship I have learnt a large number of skills such as electronics, turning, milling, hand fitting, mechanical thinking, mathematics in engineering, numerous types of welding, crane use, forklift driving and even more skills.

I enjoy the apprencticeship and all the opportunities it has brought me.

The apprenticeship is well organised to an extent, at the start of each year everyone has a rough idea of where they will be working. However when it comes to moving around to different placements it can be a bit challenging due to plans changing for where everyone is working.

I personally do not recieve support as i do not require it however i know if in need help that i can ask for it.

I personally do not receive help at the moment however i know if i require it i can always ask.

The qualification loosely relates to my work as a toolmaker however the parts i can transfer i do.

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Its a great opportunity to learn new engineering skills and earn a decent wage.

Be yourself and present yourself well. Show a good work ethic and be confident.