Cummins CARE Europe Advanced Technical Apprentice Review

My role is an Advanced Technical Apprentice within my team, which incorporates gaining knowledge from others in my team as well as through the use of my rotation plan which is my day to day work now. This is where I move from team to team to gather knowledge in their sector, such as Engine Quality Assurance, Quality Maintenance, Darlington Test Operations etc. This will help with my eventual job role of Technical Advisor.

When I started this Apprenticeship, I had very minimal engine knowledge as well as technical knowledge. Now I feel quite confident with the engine as a whole and I have gained many specific skills. I still have much more to learn through my apprenticeship too, which I am excited for.

I really enjoy my program overall as I feel I am learning valuable lessons and skills to help me progress in an ever-changing world. My favorite rotation so far was Engine Quality Assurance (EQA) because it helped me understand the basics of an engine, as well as some travelling to Customer sites such as Komatsu.

My Apprenticeship is well structured, providing a clear pathway for skill development and growth. The thoughtfully designed rotation plan ensures that I will receive comprehensive training and support, setting me up for success in my chosen field.

I receive excellent support from my employer. They offer regular 1 to 1 meetings, mentorship opportunities and provide resources to ensure I have everything I need for my development.

I have received relatively good support from my training provider throughout my qualification journey. They offer personalised guidance, timely feedback on my progress and access to additional resources whenever needed.

I feel that my qualifications that I have received so far (Lvl 2 and 1st year Lvl 3) have helped me gain the basics in engineering specific studies which I use in my day to day work and I am ready to progress further academically.

At Cummins, there are a wide variety of extra-curricular activities to get involved in, such as sports teams (football), Networking opportunities as well as EEEC (Every Employee Every Community) which encourages every employee to give back to their community by completing work that has a positive impact on the community. This can be anything from helping out in a charity or encouraging the next generation of engineers with STEM events.

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I would recommend Cummins to a friend because there is a positive work environment where employees feel valued and respected. There are many opportunities for growth such as career advancement, professional development and skill growth. They also have a positive company culture which focuses on teamwork, innovation and work life balance which allow you to thrive at Cummins.

Some key points of advice I would give to someone who is applying to join Cummins would be: Tailor your Application to you - in your CV and Cover Letter highlight relevant skills, experiences and other accomplishments that align with the roles requirements. Demonstrate Interest in the Role - Express genuine interest in the company, specifically in the field you are applying to. You can do this by researching into projects, products and services which the role may incorporate. Showcase Problem Solving Abilities - Highlight points where you have used problem solving or critical thinking skills and provide examples if you can, ideally where you have identified a problem, developed a solution and implemented it successfully.