Level 3 Manufacturing Engineering Technician Apprentice Review

by Siemens Healthineers

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.4/10

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

Practicing and being assessed on the different rotations of the course such as welding, fluid power, hand fitting, etc, whilst also keeping up with the maths and physics assignments. The maths and physics lessons fall on a Monday while Tuesday to Friday are practical days.

8/10

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

I have learned many new skills such as welding and creating and understanding fluid power basics and have developed my skill to program and code when I was creating programs for PLC.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I highly enjoy the program due to the work required from us, the other apprentices and the friendly tutors.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is mostly organised except from a few problems with lack of tutors.

7/10

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

We receive support whenever required or asked for.

6/10

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

We receive a lot of support and they will make sure that our standards are met.

9/10

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

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 not any extra-curricular activities that I know of.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Siemens Healthineers to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The programme is enjoyable and also knowledgeable and will allow you to enhance your skills while receiving a qualification while earning a salary.

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

To show you interest in the course and field and to portray yourself in a professional manner