Design apprentice Review

In the first year I go to college full time where I complete an level 3 engineering course. Once finished this we go the business on day release to college where we complete a HNC course. While in the business we are learning all about the CAD softwares and how to use them properly.

I have learnt new skills such as presentation skills but also a big one is my ability to use CAD softwares to design complex and various products. I have developed my communication skills and teamwork skills as I have been working in groups a lot during this first part of my apprenticeship.

From my experience I am really enjoying my time during my apprenticeship. In college there can be parts of hitch are a bit boring but I feel as though that’s the same with every job. I am really enjoying learning about all the different subjects in college as well.

I feel as though generally my program is well structured however there has been times which I am not sure what I am really meant to be doing. Additionally, there has also been times where we have had a lesson and no teacher has turned up meaning we have just sat in a classroom not doing a great deal.

From my experience in my first year I feel like I have received support from my employer, but not as much as I think you should be getting. This may be because that we are only in college and not actually in the business, but I think we should have more communication with the business.

I receive a lot of support from my training provider as if I am struggling with anything there is always someone that I can go to help if I need any. I can get help from any of the teachers I have but also student services if it is something more than just to do with lessons.

Currently, I have not really used my qualification In the business due to the fact that I have not actually been into the bus lines yet to carry out my role, however I feel like I have learnt a lot in my qualification and feel comfortable that I will be able to perform in my role.

Yes there are many things that I am able to be involved in with my company, for example there are things like the apprentice council, and there are activities that we do such as a beach clean and stem activities which are happening all the time with in the business.

Yes

There is just so many opportunities within the company, additionally, the qualifications that are available to you is a much wider range that most other companies. There is also a lot of people in the business so you have lots of different opportunities to meet a lot of new people.

Due to it being a very competitive application process you need to make sure that you stand out from the crowd, meaning you need to show what you can bring to the business that other people perhaps could not. Additionally, make sure you have experience working as a team and being able to communicate with other people.