Engineering Management Apprentice Review

In the first year, it is working at college every day and studying a BTEC Level 3. In the second year, we are in work based placements, but every 2 months we have 2 weeks of studying a HNC. In the third year it is the same as the second year.

I have developed my math skills at college and also expanded my understanding and knowledge of mechanical systems, health and safety, 3 phase motors, pneumatics and hydraulics, technical drawings and electrical circuits. I have also learnt how to wire up circuits including switchs and lights as well as sockets and a DOL.

I really enjoy my apprenticeship program. This program has been very supportive, especaily in this hard time. Every member of staff at the college and that is part of DE&S have been very kind and supporting throughout and i couldn't have a better group of people to do the apprenticeship with.

My program is well orginised and laid out. From day one, they give you a plan of what will happen when and will inform you instantly. We keep to a weekly timetable that tells us what is when in college and a time table for work when the college is closed in half terms.

I recieve a lot of support from my employer. They are very supportive, especaily in these hard times of lockdown. They phone weekly to check that we are doing okay and are holding together, as well as keeping to deadlines. They also give us an insight into the company through emails so we arent left out of the loop

I get all the support i need fron my training provider when working towards my qualifications. Even in these hard times of lockdown, the staff of the college are emailing and they are supporting me when doing my work and help sort out any issues that have occured in my work.

This qualification really helps you to perform better in your role. This is because it re-teaches you school knowledge you may have forgotten, as well as expanding on top of it to give a better understanding and applying it to real life situations you may need at some point in the future.

In the first year, I have been in networking events and have visited a school to advertise the apprenticeship to the younger members of the community that are thinking of what to do when they leave school. In the second and third year, you get to do this more and there is sporting activities every week after work.

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This apprenticeship has a lovely sense of community. It is full of support and has a really good atmosphere and feel. It pays well and puts you in a good position after the apprenticeship for a higher up job in the future. I could not ask for a better group of people and supervisors/teachers.

Do not panic! Keep calm in the interview. Stay calm but get your ideas out there in the team building day. If the projects in the team building day do not work, do not worry! It is okay if they break. Its about how you act with others rather than the succeeding.