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

Apprentice Hgv technician, day to day is Doing wear and tear repairs like break pads and service items and inspecting the lorry’s on their 8weekly PMIs.

8/10

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

While being at collards my skills have Developed massively with the help of other technicians and being able to work independently.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The program is enjoyable but some tasks on the gateways are outdated as you won’t see many people in the industry complete those jobs.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Pretty well structured and organised rarely there isn’t a plan for the college day.

6/10

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

I get a lot of support from other technicians in the workshop and everyone at collards with my apprentice, either that be learning something new or strengthint skills i already know.

7/10

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

Throughout my apprenticeship I have received much help from the college with them helping me understand certain topics.

7/10

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

Going though this qualification definitely has developed my skills and my knowledge to be able to preform at this job better

9/10

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.)

Theyve recently started a ‘5 a side’ games every Thursday evening. They also do a fireworks night once a year and a Christmas party.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend R Collard to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It’s a good company to work for, if you have a problem they’ll always work something out to help the situation and there is a lot of surport in your personal growth within this company.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to R Collard?

Advice I’d give is take your time and observe every thing you can

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