Controls Apprentice Review

My current role is to attend to breakdowns in the machining hall with other technicians to fix the fault. This ranges from mechanical, electrical and fluid power break downs.

I have learnt how to assess failures/faults within different mechanical, fluid power and electrical systems used within the motor manufacture industry. I have also learnt how to fix these faults and the different approaches required to do so.

The program is enjoyable as there are many chances to apply and push yourself within the role.

We have regular days for day release used to complete the academic side of the course.

They provide days for day release to complete the academic courses and will allow for days to be taken off for study when there is an exam.

BCU carried out regular reviews of the teaching staff who carried out the course to ensure that it was up to standard. They took the students views into consideration.

By learning different control system technologies and theory behind controls and instrumentation, it gave us more of an insight into data is handled and processed within certain systems at the factory.

There are occasional work dos planned.

Yes

They provided a unique opportunity to do a degree and work full time learning new, valuable skills.

Take an interest in the work and push yourself to stand out from the rest of the apprentice intake.