Level 3 Maintenance Apprentice Review

My role at BMW is to carry out maintenance tasks alongside other maintenance technicians and help keep the plant running smoothly.

I already had mechanical experience but placements here have allowed me to develop more electrical skills

I really enjoy the programme, sometimes college can be a bit grating but its an essential part of the apprenticeship and worth it in the end.

The structure of the apprenticeship can be unclear at times at it all depends on where you want to go with it, whether that be foundation degree, HNC, HND etc. College can be a bit disorganised at times since after the first year you’re put on day release.

I receive plenty of support here and feel i can have a chat to my superiors if i think anything isnt right.

A bit? From what I can gather it depends on what subject it is, how much you know about it already and who is training you. They don’t offer support sessions for those who may be struggling, so you’re left to figure that out yourself.

It doesnt make much difference, the first year had some subjects that have directly applied to the work i do here (electronics and maintenance) but in general the two don’t tend to correlate often.

Since covid I’m not entirely sure, there have been activities and social gatherings in the past but i don’t think any have started back up since? I may be wrong though

Yes

As a whole, the apprenticeship is very good and you’re working for such a large and well-known company that at the very least is great to have on your CV as past experience.

Prove you have an interest in hands-on work and programming. Thats what hams hall is all about and you will be looking at a role that entails this so previous knowledge and experience is a must.