NVH Tech Team Apprentice Review

Refining the acoustics and tactility of vehicles through issue definition and resolution, using instrumentation and data processing software.

I have learnt many new NVH skills and have developed my practical skills instrumenting vehicles.

I thoroughly enjoy the work side of the apprenticeship. The work is varied and enjoyable and my team are very supportive and invested in my learning. However the university group in charge of the apprenticeship has let the scheme down causing increased amounts of stress due to very poor communication and poor workflow scheduling. This is meant to be worked on and improved for future years.

The first two years were very poorly organised by the university but work at JLR was organised well. The second year modules weren't structured very well leading to a lot of deadlines due back to back at the end of year two. However year 3 has been better in terms of course structure and deadlines. Once again this is meant to be improved for future years.

My line manager and team are happy to support me through the apprenticeship and are flexible around my availability due to study days and university weeks.

Support sessions have been arranged by WMG but they haven't been the most useful, lecturers are usually happy to help and reply promptly unless its within school holidays.

Not much of the course has been directly linked to my job role however the content has helped with working in a professional environment and providing a broad view of product engineering.

Walking and camping with my colleagues along with some work and university socials, started a monthly team evening out. Also have an annual department wide team building day.

Yes

The work and working environment at JLR is great and far outweighs any downfalls of the teaching side of the apprenticeship.

Interact with as many people in your team or department as you can and don't be afraid to make mistakes, its all part of the learning process.