Interior Surface Centre Apprentice Review

clock into work at 6am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. go to my designated department and start off by learning the process by shadowing a co worker and asking them questions, I will then work on parts myself under their supervision making sure to ask any questions if i'm stuck, on a Thursday/Friday i will attend my furniture and woodwork course at chichester college where i make various pieces of my own design

At both work and college I am learning various mental and physical skills, My first year of college I was taught how to do woodwork completely by hand with some basic hand tools, I am now on my second year which is more about machining wood. at work depending on the department i am in i will learn different skills, you rotate to different departments every couple months.

I enjoy it to a degree, due to being young I find it hard adjusting to the hours and always dread having to get in at 6AM, but overall both work and college is enjoyable, work can be very interesting with the different parts you work on everyday. college is very fun and exciting, I think the only thing stopping me from enjoying this Apprenticeship fully is the hours and the issues that come up occasionally

when i first started the structure of the apprenticeship was very poor, however since under new supervision has improved dramatically, i feel more cared about and now my issues and complaints are taken into consideration and delt , it still has a long way to go but overall is well structured.

in my first year i did not get much support from my supplier and felt a bit ignored. however since under new supervision i have received a great deal of support with both my college program and also things at work, my employer is very invested in my apprenticeship

if i require any special timber or any wood in general, my employer now funds me and allows me to purchase what i need, i have also received a laptop to be used for college and other apprentice related training. i also have meetings regularly so that we can make sure i am on the right track

although i really enjoy it, my college course and work role have very little in common. however we are taught about the bespoke part of the furniture industry which includes special finishes, marquetry and veneers. that mixed with being taught techniques helps me to perform better in my role at Rolls-Royce

at Rolls-Royce you are constantly pushed to go to your old schools and colleges to give presentations about your apprenticeship and what you do day-to-day. there are also a summer showcase at college where we can show our years work, we are also in the works of setting up apprentice activaties.

Yes

the hours are tough and the work can sometimes be repetitive but a apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce can set you up for life. the college courses are resourceful and interesting and to have rolls-royce on your work experience is a big achievement to any employer

present your self in the best way possible, be prepared to do assessment days, presentations etc and be ready to talk to multiple people about why you think you should work at rolls-royce