Rating

7.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Electrical Engineering Apprentice, I am currently training so my daily tasks are classroom based, with some time spent doing projects in the laboratory.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt a variety of new skills whilst on the course such as: soldering, nodal analysis, filing, sawing, drilling and various other practical skills. As well as this I have developed skills such as fault finding and wiring.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have enjoyed being mixed with another company, having to do team projects. I have also enjoyed the practical side being able to develop my electronic skills in workshop.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Dstl?
  • I feel quite valued as an apprentice at DSTL, because having met a lot of senior employees throughout the business who have started as apprentices and worked their way up, makes me feel as though I can do the same.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I think it is quite well structured with the different lessons we have, however sometimes we are left with not much to do.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I feel that I am well supported by my manager and most of the tutors at the training place seem happy to help the best they can.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I feel that I am well supported by my employer.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I feel like the salary meets my costs.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are plenty of opportunities outside of work.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I feel like there are lots of opportunities available.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dstl?
  • Make sure you are prepared.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

February 2018


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