Material Fatigue Technician Review

by Cummins

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

When I started my degree apprenticeship I was a Machinist specializing in CNC cylindrical grinding producing parts within a tolerance of +/-0.004mm. I am now a Material Fatigue Technician which is looking at the components my company produces and running fatigue, tensile and compression tests to understand their capabilities in order to find their limitations.

7/10

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

With this apprenticeship I have been learning thermofluids, statics and dynamics, project management and design. All have been beneficial skills for my new job role which I am keen to develop more

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The part of the project that I enjoyed the most is working on projects that I wouldn't usually have the access to. This only develops my skills as a person and I can put my skills that I have learnt at university to the test.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

For the degree I have been doing, there has been some new modules which they have introduced for the first time. These modules haven't been planned well which has caused a knock on effect for our learning. Overall, parts of the program are very well structured and others are really lacking.

4/10

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

All the support I could want from my supplier I can get. I cannot thank my company highly enough for the support I have received from them. Both my apprenticeships have been very rocky but I have always been able to rely on my supplier for help and guidance.

10/10

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

I tend to rely on my employer for help regarding the training provider. The coach that I have for my EPA (End Point Assessment) is very helpful and is a credit to the company. As regards to lecturers, some are helpful and some are not.

8/10

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

Hopefully with my degree it will lead to better opportunities for me within the company.

8/10

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.)

I play 5-a-side football regularly with people at work. This again allows me to meet with other employees around the business who I might not possibly meet in my role at work.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The best employer in Huddersfield and possibly West Yorkshire. The support they have provided for me and other apprentices has been great! On from my apprenticeships the supervisors/managers are always pleasant and always happy to help with personal development.

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

The biggest piece of advice I can give is just be yourself. The opportunity you are after will set you up for life so try and do as much research about the company to prepare yourself for the interview.