Kian Powell, BMW MINI

Kian took part in a week’s work experience at MINI Plant Oxford in June 2016, where he hopes to ultimately get an apprenticeship. He answered the following questions before completing his placement:

Chosen specialism at UTC Oxfordshire: Engineering

What was involved in the application process for your work experience placement? “I filled out a MINI work experience form with my details on.”

What kind of work do you expect to be doing throughout your work experience placement? “I’m expecting to spend a lot of time observing the production line.”

What are you looking forward to most about your work experience? “I am looking forward to seeing how cars are actually built.”

Do you feel studying at UTC Oxfordshire has helped you with securing your work experience placement? “Yes because the UTC is partnered with MINI Plant Oxford.”

What do you hope to do after you leave UTC Oxfordshire? “After I leave UTC Oxfordshire, I hope to get a MINI apprenticeship.”