Operations Management - Higher Apprenticeship Review

by Tarmac

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Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Varies day to do depending on issues around the factory. I offer myself to help out every department as and when required. My typical day may include, some autonomous maintenance/ cleaning, housekeeping, stock taking, mechanical engineering, production engineering, managing mobile plant, meetings, university work.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Since I started at Aberthaw cement works I've developed the following skills; communication, project management, discipline, cement manufacturing process, process engineering, production engineering, operations management, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, geology, 3x mobile plant licences, confidence and more.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I've really enjoyed my programme. There's not much I would change about my employment as a production apprentice at aberthaw cement works.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • To an extent, I self-manage myself and how I allocate my time to different projects, university work, etc.

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Tarmac have been incredibly supportive. In the midst of my Higher apprenticeship, I've also completed a year-long level 2 apprenticeship called PODP (professional operative development programme). I was allocated 2-3 days monthly to make a trip up to Nottinghamshire to complete this. And of course I've been embarked on a foundation degree (cement technology). I've also been on countless other work trips and development opportunities which have all been encouraged and supported by my employer.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Derby uni, as with all universities, give us all the resources required to excel. And it is up to the student to put the effort in to succeed.

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I work in a cement plant and aim to build a career in the cement industry... and my degree qualification is Cement Technology. So, very fitting.

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes. Although ran 'independently' by a member of staff, Aberthaw have a golf society with current and previous employees which I am involved in. We aim to get out together 6-weekly. I believe there is a Tarmac football team too and a few other social clubs.

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Tarmac to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Supportive employer. Safety orientated. I feel appreciated.

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

    • Not sure

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Manufacturing, Engineering

East Aberthaw

May 2024

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