Higher Apprentice Review

by JLR

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a higher apprentice in brakes development, this involves various in car tests are well as parts testing etc.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I've learnt lots of skills about work as well as technical knowledge.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy it a lot, as always there is the downside of having to go to work everyday but every day is different and exciting.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by JLR?

    • Within my department I feel highly valued as I do similar work as fully qualified engineers.

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

    • Reasonably well in terms or work, the college days aren't so well.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • ITM meeting every 6 weeks and always available for support when needed.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot, managers are very approachable

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Very well, I can easily rent a one bed flat on the wages and have plenty left for enjoyment

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Lots of sports and socials activities.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's very enjoyable, very good salary and an excellent way into engineering as a profession

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

    • Don't be worried about the interviews etc, they are all fairly relaxed. You arent expected to know a lot of technical knowledge etc, that is what you'll learn while here.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

April 2015

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