Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a technical apprentice, my daily tasks vary as I change department every 3 months. I can be given a variety of manufacturing and design tasks from designing test units to making cables for various different applications

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my interpersonal skills and my confidence has grown due to the constant interaction with new people and working in different groups. I have achieved a B in my HNC graded unit and have completed and SVQ2 in performing engineering operations through college. At work I have completed courses on design for manufacture and laser physics

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy working for Leonardo as it is a very relaxed working environment. Every team I have worked with have been easily approachable and the company does well to look after it's employees

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Leonardo?
  • The apprentices are highly valued with the company and over the last year of my apprenticeship my efforts have been recognised with bonuses and invitations to company events

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme has expanded rapidly over the last year which has led to a bit of disorganisation with regards to the coursework

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The college provides support with all coursework

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive all of the support I require from both my line manager and assessor

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary is enough to cover all of my expenses and increases yearly

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • I have been invited to many company events and I have a free membership to Edinburgh leisure gyms

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great place to work and the company looks after it's employees. The work is interesting and engaging


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Leonardo?
  • Be confident during the interviews and engage with others during the assessment tasks


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

May 2017


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