Mechanical Design Apprentice Review

My Job role involves me undertaking challenging tasks that could range from designing a tool to designing a major part involved in a Glove box. My job role also entails, speaking to external companies involved in the design process and interacting with numerous people within the industry. Also providing design support to various departments within the company if asked.

Yes, I have learned many new skills that include it and design skills for example 2D and 3D modelling skills, I have learned the design process and how to undergo complex tasks that involve many people. My communication skills have increased and it has made me much more confident. I have also learned to speak out if I have any concerns as they will help me every step of the way.

I have very much enjoyed my time as an apprentice where I have made many friends and have shared many good experiences for example the duke of Edinburgh. And visits to external companies have been good experiences also. My work mates have also made my time here that much better from saying hello to helping me with college work to helping me if I have any issues outside of the workplace

The apprenticeship scheme has been very organized and structured with help wherever is needed and plans in place from the day you start to the day you finish. When you first start the apprenticeship there is time before college starts to come into the office and work along side experienced engineers to get an incite into what the working life will be within the office when we come in.

There are people to contact whenever there is any issues or worries with anything for example if there are any problems in the work place or even at college there are people to contact that are able to amend the situation and ensure that the problem doesn't happen again while on the apprenticeship.

My training provider ensures we work to a high standard and are always there for support wherever necessary. each department have someone we can go and talk to about any issues or concerns regarding my education and the problems are overcome straight away to ensure I have the best experience and grades that I can.

Some aspects of the work we do in college has helped me to increase my skills within the work place and made me better on my role to overcome challenging tasks. For example units that are maths based have helped in enabling me to complete calculations within the work place.

There are STEM events that you can get involved with, for example chatting with the younger generation and encouraging them to take the apprenticeship route into engineering etc. We was also involved in the Duke Of Edinburgh scheme which gave us the opportunity to gain friendships and get to know the other apprentices.

Yes

The Sellafield apprenticeship is run to a very high and professional standard and the support and help that they give not just in the work place but outside too is extremely generous and makes me want to come in work more and more, working at Sellafield is Challenging but extremely enjoyable.

Ensure you have a genuine interest in engineering design and be confident in asking questions as no question is a silly question. When you come into the office if you are lucky enough to get onto the scheme ensure you make the most of the time you have here and all of the great opportunities that Sellafield put forward grab the with both hands.