Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role involves producing drawings for engineers and modelling structural features in CAD softwares.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned many new skills since joining Arup including communication skills, professional behaviour and role-specific skills in CAD production.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy learning new skills in both work and college because it will help me later in my career. The skills I learned at the moment are laying the foundations for the future and I enjoy it.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • my programme is well structured with my training provider, college and workplace who are all in regular contact about my progress.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive all the support I need from my employer as my colleagues can help me with any issues I have.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • my training provider is always there to be contacted if I have any queries but can be slightly unclear when setting out instructions and tasks.

    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 that my qualification at college is a very broad approach to civil engineering. only portions are related to my current job role but it is good to get exposure to all areas of civil engineering

    8/10

  • 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.)
  • At the moment, I have not been to any social events with work but there are ones planned for the future that I do plan to attend.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • the workplace environment is comforting to new employees and help is always available whenever needed.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?
  • be enthusiastic and interested in Arup's projects. refer to the ethical values of the firm in application and interview processes


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Solihull

March 2022


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