tool maker apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

as a toolmaker apprentice i spend each day shadowing a skilled person learning different skills and techniques so i can rapair and maintain dies correctly

10/10

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

Crane driving, first aid training, confined space training. I've developed my communication skills, time management has improved also.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

very much, i love coming into work its a great opportunity and future job

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the programme is well structured

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

any problems anyone may have, BMW group supports them massivley no matter how big or small

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

our training provider supported us tremendously making sure we were happy while we were learning and took any concerns seriously

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

whilst studying at swindon college we learnt all the basic skills i.e turning and hand fitting techniques, these were further developed in work.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

as part of bmw group there is a mountain challenge organsied each year, organised withing the toolmaking apprentice's we have a 5 a side football team.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

because it is an amazing opportunity for an apprenticeship that can take you anywhere in the world

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

make sure you present yourself correctly, make good first impressions, pay attention to the tasks within the interview stages