Marine Pipe Fitter Review

by Babcock

Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Throughout the Week I manufacture Pipework and learn new skills taught by my Supervisors. Once a Week I attend College to learn the academic side of the Apprenticeship.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • My hand Skills on using tools and equipment have developed massively. I can use many different types of Hand Tools from Manual (Files, Centre Punch, Pipe Cutters) to Pneumatic such as Cengar Saw and Grinders. I can also use Hydraulic Pipe Bending Machines confidently.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy manufacturing Pipework and making it to the best of my ability.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well structured.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Plenty of Support is provided from Babcock Staff and the Babcock Apprenticeship staff!

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Support is always there when I need it.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The qualification helps me by teaching me the academic side along with the practical side.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes there is.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Job for Life, well looked after and gain a very valuable qualification.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock?

    • Keep on top of Course Work and show that you are keen to learn.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Plymouth

January 2022

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