Tool Maker Review

my job role as an apprentice tool maker is different every day and is very varied. From standard routine TMS tool services, to fixing line breakdowns. No one day is the same I can involve skills such as welding, machining on lathes, milling and CNC machines, grinding, drilling, marking out. These are some of the basic skill that we use every day.

I have both learnt new skills as well as honing new ones. I have learnt new skill such as creating simple programs on CNC mills, as well as how to operate the different presses that we have at the plant, and have been able to improve on my welding and machining skill that I already had.

I greatly enjoy the apprenticeship that I am undertaking, I really like the variety of the day to day jobs and the college work can be challenging however it is rewarding. One of the best thing about the apprenticeship is that you are able to meet many different people, and you feel part of a proper team where you can benefit from the knowledge that others have around you.

the apprenticeship is well organised ahead of time and regular meetings are held so that you know what you have coming up in terms of training, college and work placements. The apprenticeship is set up so that you are able to learn the skills that are required for when you go in to a job role

Support in this apprenticeship is very good the team works as a whole to ensure that you get the skills and knowledge that you need through out the apprenticeship. They also help to ensure that you stay on track and have all of the information that you need during the apprenticeship. all problems are dealt with quickly and affectively.

support form the training provider is good and ensures that you can get through the academic side of the apprenticeship, with a bit of hard work also. The training providers are knowledgeable and helpful with information to make sure that you can complete all of the reports, and test that you have to complete.

the qualification that you gain through the training provider ensure that you have the base knowledge that you need in your practical apprenticeship to ensure that you are safe and skilled enough for the work environment as well as giving you a base of information about how businesses work in general.

yes there are extra-curricular activities that you can join these include going to different events, and walking/hiking challenges that you do in a large team. there are other different activities that happen around the plant and are advertised in are plant news letter, so that you can know what you are able to get involved in.

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I would recommend it because is it a very good apprenticeship for a world renowned company, that is well set up and allows you to meet a great group of people to gain loads of knowledge, experience and qualifications. also while you get payed doing so. the people you meet have years of combined experience which you can tap in to during the apprenticeship. the business is also very good at helping you along the way.

if you want to apply for the BMW apprenticeship. All I can really say is you wont regret it. I'm in year 2 nearly 3 now and I have had the best few years. Tips; if you are problem solver, home machinic, love designing and engineering and you do it as a hobby get as much experience as you can and use that experience while you apply it is invaluable.