Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an undergraduate engineer so I work on a team 3 days a week and study with Warwick 2 days a week. I am in my first year so my team for work changes every 3 months so I get an overview of all types of engineering

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • So far I have learnt mainly programming and have learnt multiple languages such as Node JS, C sharp and Python. I have also developed my soft skills such as teamwork and communication.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have enjoyed it a lot, the study/work balance works really well to keep everything interesting and doesn't feel repetitive at all.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well organised, get whole timetables for each team very early knowing which days are lectures, work, exams and days off.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot of support is available, both academic and workplace and there are multiple people to talk to about any concerns that arise.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • We have apprenticeship logging days and meeting which helps me keep on top of everything to do with the apprenticeship qualification.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I feel like the lectures really help me with my workplace which solidifies what i have learnt in lectures so i feel that i am developing very quickly.

    10/10

  • 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.)
  • Yes, the undergraduate experience committee puts on a lot of events to help socially. The only downside is the absence of sport teams but that is due to the small cohort size.

    7/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I feel like i am developing much quicker than if i was studying at university so i believe that i will become a better engineer from studying at Dyson.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology?
  • Don't stress about the long admissions process, all of the staff are very supportive at every stage.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Malmesbury

January 2021


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