Mechanical fitter Review

First year is based purely on learning basic skills and knowledge needed for my job role this includes machining, handskills and working on basic components. After the first year, you are then put into different placements within the workplace which you change every 3 months to work on different systems, vessels and learn different knowledge and skills that are reluctant to that section.

As a person I’ve developed my ability to effectively communicate with others and deal with different situations accordingly and appropriately. I’ve learnt many new skills such as how to overcome issues that may arise during carrying out mechanical work and developed previously skills and knowledge.

I throughly enjoy my apprenticeship program and have helped promote and encourage others to also take the leap through being part of the apprentice campaign

I think the programme is well organised and structured and whenever there has been issues in the first year based in college there was always a point of contact who dealt with the issues effectively

I receive a lot of support from my employer through people such as my ADM but also from experience my FLMs aswell

I receive good support from my training provider working towards qualifications. As adults, we are expected to work more independently and be responsible for our own revision which is understandable however we do struggle to keep the same lecturer for the year in some units which can be a concern.

It backs up the skills and knowledge I have learned through a practical side into a theory side and can fill any gaps of the knowledge

I’m not currently aware of any extra curricular activities however at the moment I wouldn’t want to be involved as o want to concentrate on my qualifications at the moment

Yes

You can earn while you learn and babcock is a good reputable company

Be aware that it can be hard work but by putting the effort and energy in you will have good job prospects and hard work pays off