Apprentice Review

My role includes learning the skill set and knowledge of what a fully qualified mechanical fitter needs to know in their day to day working life. It includes learning workshop skills and about health and safety as well as maths, science and pneumatic/hydraulic systems and how they work.

I have learnt how to use a range of hand tools as well as machines like pillar drills, lathes, milling machines and bandsaws.

I enjoy all aspects of my programme as it gives me knowledge and helps me develop in many different areas.

My programme is fairly well organised however at times there are miscommunications and things we aren’t told when maybe we should be prior to the time.

The employer provides the adequate level of training and help with issues if we require it however this could be more visible in college.

We receive an okay level of support from our training provider.

I feel it helps a great deal as there are things learnt through training that have now made tasks in the workshop much easier.

I would say the apprenticeship lacks this sort of aspect however there is work to improve on it.

Yes

Because it is an extremely good company to work for that provides a good apprenticeship and job for the future.

Always ask questions and be curious about why things happen and why we take different steps in order to finish a product.