Advanced Technical Apprentice Review

by Cummins

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10

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

I go to college 3 days a week and work 2 days a week. When at college i am doing both theory training and also practical training. When i am at work i rotate between all of the departments every 3 months which is good as it allows me to gain experience in more than one aspect of the company.

8/10

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

I have learnt alot of skills i never knew before joining Cummins due to being taught by very experienced and knowledgeable people.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my role for ay reasons, firstly it is very challenging which i love. It is never boring as you are doin g something different every day. The work is very interesting.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is well organized and structured, it is hard to fault the program,

10/10

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

I get a lot of support, if i ever need any support mi can ask my main manager or my mentor i am currently working with and they will be mire than happy to help.

8/10

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

I get a lot of support at college, some teachers are more supportive than others but there is always someone to ask for help.

8/10

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

It has taught me to be m0ore professional when at work, i know how to carry myself. It has also got me used to certain terminology that is used in an engineering/ manufacturing workplace.

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.)

There are some extra things you can do outside of work for example football. Social gatherings are often planned in some departments.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a very welcoming environment that challenges you t to get the best out of yourself. A lot of my friends and family have noticed the change in the way i am in a positive way since joining Cummins as an apprentice.

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

Work hard and make a lot of friends in the company who you can go to for help. uit is better to work as a team than individually as different people have different strengths.