Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • The role of an apprentice mainly involves learning during placements in different departments. The first year of the apprenticeship is spent in a workshop learning hands foundational engineering skills. The rest of the apprenticeship is on placements, mainly shadow maintenance teams as they go to breakdowns.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt many new skills, particularly in regards to fault finding and problem solving. I have learnt how to use the a variety of different tools.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the hands on aspect of the work, and enjoy socialising with the other apprentices.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The is a clear structure to the apprenticeship. The first year is in the training workshop, there are 5, 3 month long placements is different buildings, then placements in your final building, before you go on shift.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive some support from my employer, primarily in the form of the 3 monthly reviews and feedback on submitted work. Any issues the employer has are noramally raised and rectified before they become serious problems.

    6/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • The training provider gives some support on college assignments.

    5/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The qualification that we undergo has little relevance to the roles we perform, but could be useful if for any future job roles in the company.

    6/10

  • 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.)
  • The is a MINI football team and regular charity events

    6/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend BMW Group to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The work is enjoyable and the job comes with many great benefits, such as the company car scheme.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BMW Group?
  • Ensure that you can show your interest in the job role, and your willingness and commitment to the work.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Cowley, Oxfordshire

May 2024


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