Advanved Technical Apprentice Review

IT depends on what attachment I am in, but day to day life does change. For example in some areas I have been responsible for project work and looking after customers and their requirements. In other areas I have been looking after components ready to test them. I have to interact with people on a daily basis to ensure the work I do gets done to the best of my abilities.

During the first two years of the apprenticeship I gained a level four extended diploma in engineering from Derby Collage, and I have also started a foundation degree this year. I also have undertaken a wide range of internal training courses. In the past two and three-quarter years I have gained invaluable knowledge of the workings of Rolls-Royce, which has made me think and act more like an engineer.

The environment at work is very important to me as it affects how I work, in the business areas of Rolls-Royce the environment is very good and welcoming which adds to the value of the apprenticeship.

During work I feel like a valued team member and I do get prise when I achieve a mile stone.

Some of the organisation when I joined the company wasn't great, however I think it was just down to a lack on communication between people. As the apprenticeship progressed the organisation has improved a little.

It is good at times, but on the hole it is great.

On the hole it is great, especially all of the support organised at university regarding my dyslexia.

Travel to and from work is very expensive and takes a good quarter of my wages a month (not including insurance). But I think the wages are fair for the hours I do.

There are a wide range of social clubs to join, there are also a lot of company events to get involved with such as STEM events for STEM ambassadors.

Yes

The job is very rewarding in what you do and you gain invaluable experience that other people may never get.

Try and join the company as early as you can as this way you almost grow up in an engineering world, which almost makes you live and breath engineering which helps with your development in the apprenticeship.