Q&A with Apprentice Engineer, Lucy from NEMA Ltd
What were you doing prior to your Apprenticeship?
Before starting my Apprenticeship, I came straight from high school. My primary goal wasn’t an Engineering Apprenticeship though as I started in an Accountancy work placement in an Engineering firm and I realised I didn’t want to be in the offices, I wanted to be in the Engineering workshop as I was more suited to a practical environment.
Why did you choose an Apprenticeship?
I wanted to be able to earn money whilst also gaining practical experience and wanted to learn from people who were already in the industry rather than just sitting in a classroom, learning the theory behind Engineering. It has helped me to develop a lot of different skills such as how to use the machines, how to do winding, and all sorts of useful skills that I use in my day-to-day job role.
What other skills are you hoping to learn while on your Apprenticeship?
I am hoping to keep developing my winding skills further and become an expert in the field. Along with this, I’m also hoping to work on my soft skills such as my confidence although I do feel I am more confident talking to new people, and I would still like to develop a few more personal skills.
How is Rochdale Training as your Training provider?
Great! When I come to the workshop I never feel uncomfortable, I feel like I can get the best of out my learning experience and I have never had any issues whilst I have been with Rochdale Training. I feel as though it is a better environment for me rather than a college as even though I am not at work, I am still learning practically in the workshop, rather than at a desk in a classroom environment.
Would you recommend Apprenticeships to other people?
Absolutely. Not only is it a great way to get a step in the door of a workplace and the industry you want to progress into but you also learn lots of different skills and get paid while working and learning.
Would you recommend Rochdale Training to other people?
Yes. As mentioned earlier I have never had any problems and I am happy and comfortable with them as my Training provider so I would definitely recommend them to other people.
Are you looking to start your Apprenticeship journey? Check out all of our current Apprenticeship vacancies at: https://www.rochdaletraining.co.uk/apprenticeships or contact our Recruitment Lead Nathan Finn at 01706 631417 or nfinn@rochdaletraining.co.uk
