Mechanical Electrical Fitter Review

I am learning to become a competent mechanical electrical fitter. I am learning to do so by working along side an experienced leading hand boat builder. One day a week i have lessons where we learn our level 3 maths, engineering etc. Also one day a week i fill out knowledge question for my folder.

I have learnt an incredible amount of skills so far and there are many more skills to be learnt throughout the rest of my apprenticeship. I have also developed many skills which were taught to me in the training centre. These skills have developed significantly since i can now use them in a practical environment.

I enjoy the programme a lot. The work i do day to day is very interesting and the people i work with are very knowledgeable and are keen to educated apprentices like myself. Also, not only is the work interesting but, the pay is very good for an apprenticeship so that is also a bonus.

It really does vary. There have been times when the programmes has been incredibly unstructured and unorganised to the point where apprentices were considering leaving. However, for the most part the apprenticeship is well structured. I also feel like the apprenticeship could be shorter, for example a level 3 apprenticeship could be completed in 2 years doing 2 lessons a week, while doing practical work 3 times a week.

The employer provides me with everything a need to do my job. This includes tools, PPE, uniform, etc. If i ever needed a tool that i didn't have i could just ask and they would order it in for me. This goes for PPE aswell which i can get at any time.

In lessons we get a substantial about of support. Whenever, i have felt like i haven't understood something the instructor always has time to help me work it out. The instructor sometimes provide extra tutoring for student who may have failed an exam and must take a redo test.

Honestly, i feel like the stuff we learn in the classroom is far too advanced for what we do out in the yard. We never use half the stuff. However, it helps to keep you sharp, and it doesn't hurt to know more than you need to. It definitely has helped me a lot.

Yeah there are a few extra-curricular events such as open days, open evenings, things like that. It is something different to do and something i have taken part in, but i only do it for the money. If there was a sports team or something i would be very interested but there isn't one at the moment.

Yes

I tell everyone, i wish i had come here earlier. It is a great apprenticeship which puts you an a good career path. The business offers some really good benefits such as shares and the pensions. Its good pay, its interesting, its close to home - what more could you want.

I would say to prepare a project you have worked on. Even if you have never done any sort of practical project before and you think that it wouldn't be good enough. It shows you have a keen interested in engineering and that's the sort of people they want to employ.