Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work with technical documents including manufacturing instructions and drawings. Day-to-day I will draw up various documents depending on the manufacturing operations a drawing/part will require.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to model and draw, both manually and electronically using Siemens NX. I have also undertaken various tasks on machines such as centre-lathe, milling maching, CNC lathe, welding, etc.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it very much, although the machining is mandatory even if you are going to be in an office at the end of it.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Rolls-Royce?
  • I feel valued as a person however you are well-known as the least qualified.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It has structure in some places but very little in others. It depends greatly on your team and where you are aligned.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • You receive a reasonable amount of support however you are often expected to solve many problems on your own.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • You receive a good amount of support from your employer although you are expected to try and solve certain things yourself.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The pay is very good especially if you are still living at home.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, as there are STEM days and various Engineering seminars and training days.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a lot better than most apprenticeships and it prepares you greatly for working independently.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
  • Be prepared to not have all your questions answered when in the training school, and not always know where you are going. Be on time and look smart.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

December 2015


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