Toolmaker Level 3 Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.9/10

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

Preventative maintenance on tooling dies whilst being on call for reactive maintenance for tooling within a press shop environment

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

All the time, continuously learning in my role whilst developing existing skills to help me do my job to the highest standard.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my apprenticeship very much

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organized, I am told what's expected of me and what I need to develop. When training is planned in I am made aware and so are all other relevant parties.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive full support from my employer to fulfil my role, I feel confident asking for more support and additional training when required

10/10

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

Full support, I feel I get the support I require when I need it. Feel confident to ask for more support and training from the training provider when required. The training provider have provided additional support when I have asked in the past

10/10

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

Overall NVQ has helped when writing up jobs as it is a chance to reflect on the jobs undertaken. HNC opens up thinking of different aspects of engineering but isn't directly related to my role but I enjoy it nevertheless

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.)

There is yes but I am not interested in this

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

BMW Group is a fantastic company to work for, I feel valued within the business and training has been provided to make me feel confident in my role. I am enjoying the apprenticeship and would recommend the programme to friends and family

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?

Be confident and remember its also an opportunity for you to assess whether you want to work for the Company.