Control Technician Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

Currently in first year and this entails purely learning basic Engineering skills and knowledge in order to help me be more prepared for when working at Plant. This involves going into college to do theoretical study and practical work such as using machinery.

9/10

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

Currently yes, so I have developed my Mathematical and Material knowledge in first year in order to be prepared and have background knowledge. I have also learnt how to use different types of basic machinery to a reasonable standard.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

First year may seem boring and completely irrelevant but it is enjoyable to learn basic Engineering as well as having the opportunity to freely do practical activities without constant hand holding from lecturers.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme on BMW's behalf so far seems fantastic BUT the organisation and structure of Birmingham Metropolitan College's AME course is not at all organised and the people who have authority on the AME side of things are [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]

7/10

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

I receive plenty of support from BMW themselves in the form of management checking up on us and having suitably timed 1 to 1 meetings every so often.

9/10

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

Very very hit and miss. Some lecturers lack passion in their teaching whereas some lecturers are fantastic and are willing to teach and give us their time outside of teaching hours to support us.

4/10

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

The way that some of the lecturers teach is [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] but on the whole it is ok. As previously mentioned some of the teaching is brilliant but unfortunately not all.

6/10

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.)

There are many activities which people can get involved with at Plant

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It is the opportunity of a lifetime this apprenticeship! You are being paid to learn new skills and develop your existing ones in a world leading Automotive company. You are treated as an individual too.

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

Be yourself during interview, don't have a toxic personality being condescending about having an A* etc when talking to other applicants during interview. Great alternative to university BUT prepare mentally for mental challenges and a fair workload.