mechanical design apprentice Review

by Cavendish Nuclear

Rating

9.4/10

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

Making changes to different drawings, allowing myself to get an understanding of the drawings in general as well as the current project at the time.

10/10

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

I learnt about three dimensional designing as well as two dimensional drawing, in addition to document control and project planning around Microsoft packages such as Excel.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The environment allows for a fun and pleasant work space.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme that I am on is highly structured with evolving features.

10/10

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

I receive a lot of support from my employer having various people help with many things such as my understanding within the engineering projects as well as support with the education side of the programme.

10/10

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

From the training provider, we have monthly meetings with a designated support mentor to ensure that we are making progress within the qualification.

8/10

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

The qualification allows for a better understanding on tolerances as well as various different materials which are best to use within many applications.

7/10

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.)

Given that COVID is coming to a close, there are very few extra curricular activities to get involved in to allow for an increase in safety.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Cavendish Nuclear to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They provide a nice and welcoming environment to allow for quick progression and integration into industry environments.

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

Be confident and get an awareness of the different type of job you are wanting.