Electromechanical Engineering Review

Electromechanical engineering and my daily tasks include creating circuits in the electrical lab and doing PEO and work towards my electrical qualification. We have projects to complete at the training school and things we can do during the day. There is a bit of theory to work towards our exams and ensures that we have enough time to revise for them.

Since starting at DSTL I have achieved merits in the particular exams we have done. I have done better with social skills and working in teams and also individually. Everyone in the apprenticeship gets along and we can all work as a team. I have learnt a lot about electromechanical engineering that I didn't previously know.

I really enjoy the programme and the work load is challenging but fair and we get a lot of help with how to do things. My first year as an apprentice has been really good and has made me speak very highly of apprenticeships to friends and family.

I feel very valued by DSTL. We see our manager about twice a month and have meetings about progress and we are praised for any good work you do. All the tutors respect us and our opinions and our managers are very welcoming to our questions and worries.

Every part of the programme has been carefully thought out and has always been very well organised. The induction was very well planned and made me look forward to starting a job with DSTL. Our study lessons are good because we always have help available and time to revise for exams. DSTL and my managers have been very good at organising any of the tasks that we do.

I receive a lot of help and support from QinetiQ and they have helped me a lot when I have struggled with exams and work that I find difficult. All tutors are friendly and approachable. I have enjoyed being at the training school for my first year and it has helped me with a lot of work.

My manager is very approachable and I can easily speak to them or any of my tutors. Whenever we need support or help we know we can go to our manager or the safe guarding team who have helped me with some work with exams.

It meets it well. I personally do not live alone or drive but I know others in my apprenticeship do and they manage with the salary we receive. I think the salary is fair and is a very good pay for an apprenticeship.

DSTL have a very good gym which is open outside of work hours which we can pay a very small fee to use. They also offer a couple of sport opportunities outside of work like sport clubs/teams. The safe guarding team are also available outside of work hours which is useful and reassuring.

Yes

DSTL has helped me to meet new people and develop my social skills. The work is interesting and fun, all tutors are friendly and treat us like adults. It's different to college or university and offers an attractive salary.

If you are offered an interview revise the company and see what they do and what they're about. Work hard in school or college before-hand to ensure you get the grades/qualifications you need. Work hard during assessments to ensure yourself a place and be confident because everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming.