Apprentice Technician Review

I complete vehicle services and any other work needed to be done on cars. I also clean and organise.

I have learnt how to use a variety of tools, i understand how to check over a car and report any damage or parts needed to be fixed or replaced. I have learnt how to record a cars history at my dealerships standards.

I enjoy my programme most of the time but when issues arise that aren't in my control and my workshop controller argues that i am the reason for these issues i get discouraged.

The structure of the virtual training isn't the best, the teachers are given a power point and rush through most of the slides so there's no time for note taking. The physical job we do isnt structured and we wont do most jobs until qualified.

My workshop controllers most of the time don't show support, they show doubt and lack communication or talk down to the apprentices. My bigger bosses are kind and when asked questions do answer them to the best of their ability and are quite understanding.

We have a meeting every 3 months and they do ask questions regarding our progress but with the rate we complete jobs and with the time that passes its easy to forget things.

I feel the provider gives you path on how and where you should be and where you decide to go is up to you. How you perform is up to you.

We meet up for a meal every now and again which is a nice informal way of seeing eachother

No

With any job there will be characters that wont get along and people always act differently. In this enviroment you need certain qualities to not get put down by words from others and you need a massive drive to get through boredom or frustration some days as well.

I would suggest always checking with yourself if this is what you want to do for the rest of your life rather than using it as a piece of paper at the end. This is a dangerous job and what you do with a vehicle can predict someones fate