Apprentice Engineer Review

At the moment I’m creating and testing small modification circuits to be used on test equipment, this is improving my soldering skills and understanding of how I can use test equipment, such as multimeters to check the circuits are working.I have also been carrying out tests on control units to see if they behave as they should teaching me how to use waveform generators and oscilloscopes for testing the current and voltage outputs of control units. I have also been asked to create and update a tree diagram to show all of the components required to make a modulator, this means I have been using SAP to find all of the components and Microsoft visio to create the diagram.

I have improved my soldering skills, I have learnt and familiarised myself with test equitment such as waveform generators, oscilloscopes and multimetres.

This programme has allowed me to meet new people and experience a different way of work. Everyone is extreamly freindly and welcoming.

The programme gives us many oppertunaties, some of which really show me that this company values its employees and will do what they can to help and support them. For example, I was recently involved in an open day which made me realise that this apprentiship is valued and recognised by both those working at the company and those who don't. Appreciation is also shown through the apprentice award evening, showing that teledyne e2v as a company really achknowlage the work apprentices do and will reward hard work.

Before fully working at the company we took part in an induction month, training us in many new areas of general work. The day release on tuesdays has become well structured and we are offered the support we need.

We get support in anything we do, inside or outside of work they are supportive and will do whatever they can to help us and guide us.

We get lots of support, if I'm ever struggling with work i know i can allways ask for advise and help.

It's good and It covers all of my living costs.

This appreticeships ensures we all get involved in the community, such as school events.

Yes

Because its a happy supportive working environment, and as an employee i'm encouraged to do my best and push myself and i learn new things everyday.

Be openminded and be yourself.