Apprentice Review

by BMW Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

My role has involved placements throughout the business and my recent placement is in CR-T-40 TCT where I have dealt with tooling issues on the assembly line.

9/10

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

I have learnt how to use new pieces of software including QS Torque and how to use, fix and repair DC Tooling, Bosch and Atlas Copco tooling.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed the fact that I have had different places to learn different skills.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

At the workplace, I have managed to be organised with guidance from the workplace.

9/10

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

I have support from the employer when asked and guidance in where I should look into other placements.

9/10

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

I do receive support, however there could be a little bit more guidance on the assignments that have to be done.

8/10

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

I feel that there are some subjects that are not applicable to my workplace although the majority have had some relevance.

7/10

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 are, but I personally have not been involved with them.

9/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Due to the variety of places in the business you can work at.

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

Make sure you have good determination and drive and you will be able to achieve a lot in your time at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.