MECHANICAL MACHINIST Review

In my role, I will go go college Monday and Friday which include all my written and technology work and Tuesday- Thursday i complete my practical work including work on the lathe and milling machine, we learn different skills everyday and advancing my skills due to my experience becoming broader

I previously came to college before getting my apprenticeship, I had a level 3 subsidiary Diploma in mechanical engineering. When i started here i further refined my skills in hand fitting and operating machinery including lathes and drills. In my apprenticeship I learned how to use a milling machine and a CNC Lathe.

I enjoy the course i have chosen as this is the industry and sector of engineering I am interested in as this is the hands on side of things instead of being at a computer. Since i’m colourblind i couldn’t be an electrician so this was my GO TO Course as this allowed me to show my skills

When I first entered the course i believed the timetable was a bit all over the place, but once i got into the routine I enjoy the split you get as you get a some computer work and physical activity planned out throughout the week, We were given all the emails and phone numbers we needed if we needed to contact for support or help.

We receive a lot of support from our supplier including days out or help throughout other services, including HR which help with our safety and our emotional levels. We were given numbers to ring if needed. Some of our employers do sometimes take some time to reply but they are busy so you have to have patience.

For the most part so far of my apprenticeship, The teaching has been spot on and brilliant i have learned lots of different things about health and safety and using machinery and other tools and properties of each metal so we have received a lot of support, however one of the tutors i have struggled to learn with tutor and i had to self teach myself most of the time

I believe that they provide the correct plan for you to start learning as they have put a plan in place and the stepping stones have been provided to help you learn in the most efficient most effective way. this helps me learn my role even more and allows me to perform on my work better

The company does provide activities you can do as every FRIDAY we have an hour to do some sport activities to complete, However due to covid, the OUT OF BOUND program we would of completed and this gives you resilience training etc but it had to be cancelled and changed to a later date

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I believe BAE as a company as a whole is a good company to work for as they will provide you with the knowledge and help you mature in the working world due to the strict restrictions and policies put in place to keep the safety to a maximum. Also the company looks after you and allows some leeway when you have problems going on and will help you in every way they can

When applying, you must think is this the job for you as this isn’t the easy way out and think you’re finished. The apprenticeship is the just the start of your life and you can lose the apprenticeship at anytime if you do not follow the correct procedures so you will have to mature quickly and adjust to completing work to a dead line and correct your behaviour