Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • To learn new skills and gain knowledge so that I can be a competent electrical engineer

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt a lot of theory knowledge about electrical components and I have also developed practical skills using tools and wiring up electrical components and creating cable enclosure systems

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my practical experience very much however tech cert days can be quite long and sometimes learn about things not relevant to me. I also don’t enjoy my tutorials and think it is a waste of time as no one learns anything and the time could be put to better use.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is very well organised

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive support from my employer if I ask for it.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive support when I am stuck and ask for help but sometimes they let me figure it out on my own so that I can improve .

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I think some of the things we are doing won’t be used on board a ship and isn’t very applicable but does help me learn more about electrical systems

    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.)
  • Not in the first year of my apprenticeship that I am aware of

    5/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Babcock to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it pays well while doing something that is enjoyable, I much prefer it to normal school(A levels/university)


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Babcock?
  • Show good attitude and motivation


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Plymouth

March 2024


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