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Rolls-Royce

Aerospace fitter Review

at Rolls-Royce

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Derby

Review Submitted: July 2020

Overall Rating

4.1 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Aerospace build on aircraft engines with rolls Royce employs, working along side them during shifts while completing NVQ work. We are also taught relevant lessons by Derby college
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the apprenticeship very much and the people I work with. Everyone is very approachable and understanding.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Lots of new skills from people skills to aircraft engineering/ fitting skills which I can use in day to day life at home and in work.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Quite well could be improved
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Depending on trainer really but personally very good so far
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
By learning the “basic” skills you can improve them while working along side qualified rolls Royce engineers.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are plants off rolls Royce groups to join

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The apprenticeship is nothing like school you are treated like anyone else in the work place.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
Never be afraid to ask and remember the apprenticeship is a long interview so always be your best
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