Apprentice Engineering Technician Review

One day a week I do the BTEC course while on the other four days I do my NVQ with the training provider. During the week I do training on many different aspects on engineering such as electronics, bench, CAD and electronic maintenance. These units are practical based and are very fun to do, the interaction between trainers and you are very friendly and overall a great experience.

I have learnt many new skills that i did not have before such as learning how the create circuit boards and how to solder them together. Also learning the theory behind how the circuit work is a new skill that i have learnt. You also acquire bench skills, this includes how to construct components from raw materials and using precise measurements to achieve the best results.

I enjoy the programme a lot because you are working with colleagues that have similar interests and so you get along with them very well, the programme itself is very friendly such as you can always ask for help and it will be happily given, the staff have a positive attitude towards your learning so you reassured that they are there to help.

Even with the situation of the COVID-19 virus, they well able to easily adapt the this situation and still provide the required training whilst sticking to the government guidelines. This shows that the programme is well constructed and can adapt to the current situation. The programme that I am on has a solid structure that you follow so you always know where about you are during your training.

Our employers have frequent contact with you throughout the apprenticeship and listen to your thoughts about the apprenticeship, they are always welcome to feedback whether if it good or bad. Your employer will support you during your time at the training centre such as relaying information to the training centre to support your needs.

The training provider will make sure that you are on the right track in working towards your qualifications, if you start falling behind they will give you the needed help to get you back on track. They make sure that you are getting the best possible training without forcing stress upon you and it is overall a great experience.

By getting the qualification you get a better understanding of your role and it give you a confidence boost because you are going in to a role with an idea of how things work instead of going in blind. You use the knowledge that you learn from the training providers and put it to good use.

There are loads of extra-curricular activities that the company provides, and it is a great way to build up your social confidence and makes you feel more welcome in the company as you are taking part in activities with people who have the same interests as you, these activities are a great way to relieve from any stress that you may be under.

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BAE Systems is a very warming company who you will always provide the support you need. BAE is a great company that provide many career opportunities that are open to you when your working there. There are many different paths that you could take and bae will be there to back you up.

If you are applying to bae system, I think that you should research the company first and try one of their taster weeks that they provide, this give you and insight on how the company operates and its a great experience. You also may get the opportunity to have a fast track onto one of their apprenticeships.