Engine Workshop Technician - Apprentice Review

My role at Cummins is to build/repair engines. My day to day basis involves... - Stripping down engines ready for rebuilt. - Identifying engine defects - Repairing engines - Cleaning/organising parts - Preparing new engines by matching them to customers specification. When stripping engines, we make note of any defects we find as this is vital information when it comes to rebuilding. To get an engine ready for a rebuild, all needed parts are identified and we clean the parts that can be reused.

I have devolved my machining and welding skills learnt from a previous course. I have gained a lot of mechanical knowledge and sympathy. I learnt a lot on how engines work, along with the roles each engine part plays. I have learnt about the behaviour of electricity and many different electrical components and the safety they can bring to wiring. Also how to complete different electrical circuits and their uses.

I really enjoy my time at Cummins, as well as being at college, there's never a dull day. It is a very interesting course and the people are great, both in company and college. Joining Cummins and starting this apprenticeship is definitely my best career choice so far, I'm excited to see what the future brings.

Very, my managers and supervisors take great care and give fantastic attention to us apprentices at Wellingborough Cummins, I'm sure I can speak for the other apprentices as well as myself and say we have a great experience each day and feel welcomed to take any opportunity we wish. Our manager has put in a great structure for us to ensure we all experience what we need to. The college tutors at Tresham are fantastic and cannot do enough.

The support at Cummins is great. There are many people we can go to if we have any questions and they are always happy to help. If we was to have any problems you can guarantee that these will be resolved effectively and with care. The workplace is full of friendly faces.

The support from the training provider is brilliant, it is clear to see that the tutors what the best for us all. The work and flow is very organised, I have learnt a lot coming up to the end of the first academic year. I feel very comfortable at college and cannot wait to see what the level 3 course involves.

My qualification involves many skills, these skills are a great help to our role at Cummins. The variety of skills really does help to be a good engineer. This qualification will help me to not only know how things go together and the way they work, but how to fix them.

Cummins do many things to help the community. For example recently, a team was gathered to help build and improve facilities for people to grow fruit and vegetables at a local allotment. I have not had a chance to get involved with these activities yet but will putting my name forward to do so, when I get the chance.

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I really do enjoy my working days. Cummins is a great working environment with many opportunities. I have never known an employer to listen to workers so much, helping them improve and move on with their career. Cummins make a enjoyable, friendly workplace while maintaining professionalism. They really look after their employees.

Do your research on the company and learn what Cummins is all about, they do many things and offer a wide range of products to their customers. Have passion and show great interest and it will be recognised. With an interest in engineering you will love the job, should you succeed.