Apprentice technician Review

I support the other technicians to fix, service and carry out general repairs on both Heavy Goods Vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles. Recently, I have been asked to do these repairs and services on my own. This can be from simple mirror changes to putting new radiators in, alternators and much more.

I have learnt many new skills, including safe working practice in a workshop. Ensuring that vehicles are well maintained and safe. I have also learnt the skills of producing my best work.

I really enjoy the programme I am on. It is engaging and is so much better than sitting behind a desk. I am a practical learner and this is the best way to gain the skills and knowledge of being a mechanic without lots of study. I enjoy college because the tutors are sound and its not like school. plus you can see all of the learning you have put into practice.

I go to college roughly every 6 weeks and this is good fun. It is well structured and I know where I stand whilst at college. The rest of the time is less structured (from a college point of view). I don't see anyone from college outside of the week I am there.

My employer is great. My boss really supports me and lets me get on with it. He challenges me with a wide range of tasks and keeps checking I am enjoying it and still doing well.

During my college week it is a 10/10. The training provider ensures that the staff are good and the learning is complete. Outside of the college weeks is a 2-3/10, I see nothing from them and the new online college work is pretty poor. When i started it was fantastic but this online learning has been changed for the worse.

Extremely well, I wouldn't be able to do half the stuff I can do without the tutors input.

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Enterprise genuinely tries to make peoples working lives enjoyable/ pleasant. Like any company they get a few things wrong, but they're open to listening and most of the managers are sound and want to support you.

Be honest, Be realistic and be confident. Its an apprenticeship, if you're not the perfect tech, that's okay. They want people to learn.