Draughtsperson Review

by AWE

Rating

7/10

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

I am learning machining, making my own tools in a mechanical workshop. By my second year, I will be using CAD to make engineering drawings.

8/10

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

I am now able to confidently use different types of machines and go through a job from drawing to completion.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am very happy I got this apprenticeship and enjoy work day to day.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It's the first year they're running this so not everything is completely planned but I understand what and where I could be working.

6/10

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

There are monthly pastoral meetings and the staff are very friendly and open to questions.

8/10

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

There is a workplace assessor that visits us once a month with questions, they listen to any criticism about our lessons but it takes a long time for action.

5/10

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

I'm a draughtsperson but I'm doing a diploma in machining, some of the skills will be transferable later on but by the time I get taught a skill in college its likely I've already done it at work.

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.)

There are some but I haven't looked further into it.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend AWE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a well established company so there is lots of opportunities and support.

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

Be aware of the security checks.