Advanced technical electronics apprentice Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

9.1/10

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

My Role involves the testing and developing of electronic products. This can be the processes involved in manufacture, electronic testing, vibration, fault finding etc.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I've learnt many new skills which are involved/ required in my job role. Mostly electronic based skills and equipment based skills but also mechanical skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme very much. It has taught me many new things and expanded my previous knowledge preparing me for the future. We are taught by people who have been in the industry for many years and have experiences that are valuable to pass on.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured but sometimes there can be an occasional hiccup, but this can be expected in any company.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

We receive a lot of support from the company in terms of educational support, health support, mental health support, company benefits such as leasing schemes, dental schemes etc.

10/10

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

MAKE UK as a training provider is overall a decent provider. However there are areas which could use improvement. The practical learning side of things is very good. The tutors teaching you to use machinery are all ex-industry and know what they are on about. The BTEC side of things isn't the best. There are some BTEC tutors who sometimes seem as if they put in less effort than others. Once the second year of college is finished, you are assigned a tutor to meet you in company and help you work on your apprenticeship criteria. This is one of the things that MAKE UK do very well. My tutor is very helpful and always puts effort in.

7/10

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

I feel the qualification does help with performing better in my job role. More so the practical side of things and bits of the theory.

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.)

Yes, there's sports, social, STEM events etc

9/10

9a. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Rolls Royce are a very supportive employer. The knowledge we learn sets us up for our future. The work you complete is always interesting and always contributes the the company. As apprentices, we are very well trusted and because of this we are given jobs that have big impacts on the company.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

It's competitive and very selective especially on schemes outside of Derby. Make sure you know your stuff and have some sort of background in engineering or a way of further demonstrating an interest in engineering.