Design Engineering Graduate Apprentice Review

by Leonardo

Rating

7.5/10

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

7/10

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

Learnt practical and theoretical skills through placement and at uni, majority of it specific to that placement so skills can’t be transferred. Uni work is 99% irrelevant to the job end up doing. Once in placement you pick things up fast and become specialised fairly quick.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Uni can be stressful and placement can be really boring but some placements and modules can be decent. Game of luck if you get a decent final placement. Overall it’s decent and a good opportunity.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Things tend to be made up and decided as we go along with no set structure for the final years but it seems to get better for the newer years coming in. University seems structured for some things but a nightmare for others.

6/10

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

Good oc health and benefits package. Apprentice management team are good and help with big issues but are far too over worked to be attentive to smaller issues before they end up affecting things. Always looking out for our best interests.

9/10

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

We get 2 days a week for uni and it’s expected that we keep up and submit everything on time. Pre covid we done uni work on site but now it’s from home. Business buys equipment and books if they’re needed.

8/10

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

Uni work is irrelevant to the jobs the majority of us end up in but it gives us a basic understanding of engineering. Degree is very challenging towards the end and can be a lot of work balancing with placements and personal life.

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.)

Social and charity committees organise nights out. Year groups tend to be very close and can make good friends with people. Company sometimes puts money towards nights.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good opportunity and although a lot of work it’s worth it for the degree and experience

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

Get loads of experiences to chat about in interview and to boost CV and research the company and its products.