Roadside technician Review

by The AA

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

So far I'm starting my 9th month of my apprenticeship, so once a week I'm out on the road in the Van's getting to know the AA and the way they work and the rest of the time I spend it in the garage learning all about cars and how to fix them

8/10

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

Everything I'm learning is all new to me and I have no previous experience being a vehicle technician

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

So far I love the diversity and getting to learn everything

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

as well as working in a bosch garage and being out on the road, I also go away for a week at a time to learn all about bosch and the way they work with cars

9/10

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

Theirs always some to can go to for support weather it's your boss, pl or other employees

8/10

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

constantly got the help you need, the training teacher wants to to succeed just as much as you do

8/10

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

I think its important to learn as it not gives me the basics but more complex things I need to know

8/10

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.)

I've only experienced a networking event so far , and we went off road driving with jaguar land rover

10/10

9a. Would you recommend The AA to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I just love my job and environment

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The AA?

the long process is worth it so just stick at it, be yourself and always want to learn