EQA apprentice Review

by Cummins

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

My role is to repair and diagnose engines and parts, also auditing engines to make sure they are good enough for a customer to receive. Working and helping with containments and screening activities also.

9/10

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

I have leant many new skills and i am continuing to develop them. Communication i have improved a lot on as well as confidence in doing tasks and giving advice. My hand skills with tools has also developed again increasing my confidence.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy my program, the college is good to attend and learn new knowledge. Then work is also enjoyable and it is good to work around good people who are very helpful and supportive.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

With New college durham the programme is very organised we know what we need to do and for when and communication is also very good through work.

9/10

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

As much support as is needed, people are very willing to help with things if you ask.

10/10

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

The training provider will answer any questions that you have and can also help deal with problems at work if needed. 12 weekly meetings are also set up to review progress.

9/10

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

The qualifications provide a lot of background knowledge and experience to the situations that go on in the workplace, it also helps when going on courses through work.

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 a program called EEEC which is about helping the community there are also lots of different zoom call meetings that can be joined which are different social groups. There are also a few football 5 a side teams that play.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a company where you will be well looked after and develop lots of skills and knowledge to potentially gain a good career.

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

Make sure you show a keen interest in the job role and research the company as much as possible. Make sure you are prepared for any interview or tasks during the application process