Apprentice Steelworker Review

We are in college from Monday-Friday with 2 workshop days, one for fabrication and another for Welding. We are using different equipment in the fabrication workshop using 3mm plate to create components for assessments. In welding we are training to use 2 different welding methods, MIG and MMA using 3-6mm plate and practising for assessments. We also have core units that need passed in 12 week blocks.

I feel more confident in my development in my people skills and leadership skills and how i can implament it in a workplace environment. I have also gained knowledge in different welding proccesses. I feel very confident in my fabrication skills as i have progressed through my assessments in a quick an efficient manner.

I have always wanted to work in the engineering/ construction industry so i am very much enjoying my programme. All of the lectures treat us with respect which is a big part of my i am enjoying my time during the programme. As i am good at the practical part of it that is also a reason im wnjoying the programme

The start of the apprenticeship was a little rocky with organisation but it was justified as there was a massive load of apprentices this year which would be hard to manage

There is plenty of support groups that the company provides

Yes

It is a great company to work for and has great working benefits

Don't treat it like school, you are employed. Stick to your work and get it in quickly