Vehicle Technician Apprentice Review

by Pentagon Group

Rating

7/10

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

I started doing basic things like PDI and maintainence, but now they treat me like any other tech and do quite a lot of different jobs except diagnostic as I am not confident with it.

7/10

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

A lot of skils, from using torque rench and spanners, rachets..... and learning how to work on tight spaces, and also a lot of knowledge on vehicles

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I love this trade and I really enjoy working on Pentagon Ford and the skillnet program

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It was badly organaised at the beginning with Remit, but since we done the change to Skillnet has been very organised.

6/10

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

A lot, the workshop controller help me out in everything he can and give me challenging jobs whenever he can, so I can learn more

9/10

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

Since I am with Skillnet im reciving quite a lot of support with my personal tutor as well as with all the other teachers at the VCT and at the Henry Ford Academy.

8/10

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

We are just starting, so everything is really basic at the moment but I am still learning a lot of things.

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.)

1/10

9a. Would you recommend Pentagon Group to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Friendly enviroment between the techs, parts and front desk

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

Be honest and enthusiastic about your job role