Degree Apprentice Review

by Leonardo

Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Completing an NVQ Level 4 and BEng in Mechanical Engineering whilst carrying out engineering placements around the business

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have gained a HNC, HND and Level 2 practical qualification. I've been on Catia V5 training courses. Improved Microsoft Office skills. Gained public speaking and presenting skills.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Already passionate about Aerospace so get to work in an industry that interests me. Opportunities to work to raise money for charity. Opportunities to travel. Opportunities to gain new skills. The scheme has met and bettered expectations

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Some minor teething issues to start with but these have now been mainly ironed out. Education route is well defined. Work placements are planned in advance, and a good selection of placements available

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The HR team have always made time when i needed it

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Yeovil College have supported me throughout my academic career and helped me achieve the grades i have.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • As i have gained qualifications i have felt more confident in choosing placements that require a higher background knowledge of engineering. Furthermore, i feel i am more useful to the skilled engineers around me and genuinely contributing to tasks

    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.)

    • There is a company has a trainee association that raises money for charity as well as organising social events ranging from sporting events to pub quizes.

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great opportunity to gain qualifications whilst earning money and building critical industry experience

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Leonardo?

    • Do your company research, accept that you're on a training scheme and there to learn, be a team player.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yeovil

March 2022

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