Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • CAD engineer in vehicle structures - day to day work includes modelling parts on CAD and carrying out CAE simulations, developing new strategies that can be used on programmes and researching new technologies that may improve our products.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt several new skills through the training that the company provides such as becoming competent with several softwares that are used in every large engineering organisations. Hands on practical skills have also been improved as we are given the chances to try out different placements

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The course is difficult and requires lots of sacrifices but that makes succeeding more enjoyable. In the office on a day to day it is a very good working environment with a lot going on to keep everyone entertained.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Overall the program is well structured but can occasionally lack organisation

    5/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • JLR give a lot of support in order for the apprentices to achieve well.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Support is only given when asked for it is not offered out due to the nature of the block system.

    4/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Having the theoretical knowledge to back up what you do in the office is useful as you can justify any decisions you make.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • JLR provide an ELS scheme which gives each employee £200 to learn a new skill. Outside of this each team organise their own social events.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • They provide training and good oppourtunity to be at the forefront of the british car industry.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
  • Be prepared to work. Hard.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Gaydon

March 2020


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