ME Apprentice Review
at Rolls-Royce
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Derby
Review Submitted: July 2020
Overall Rating
3.7 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
For the first 18 months I didn’t have a set role. I was in the training centre working towards my level 2 qualification for the first year. Then I had a short placement in the summer. The next 6 months were spent doing another drawing and Cad course. I was now starting placements but due to covid19 I am on furlough.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoyed being in the training centre and learning new skills. I also enjoyed seeing th AMRC in Sheffield. However, at times there seems to be a lot of pressure put on apprentices. The first 9 months were really intense. The nvq qualification was squeezed from 12 months into 9 months. This made it difficult to take holidays and got a bit stressful as university also piled on top.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a lot about machinery and the whole manufacturing process. I have completed many different tasks such as welding, milling and turning. I have also learnt about digital systems influence the workplace and how they can be used to track what is being done.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Overall, it has got a good structure in place. However, the first 9 months were really intense. The nvq qualification was squeezed from 12 months into 9 months. This made it difficult to take holidays and got a stressful as university also piled on top. This should have been 12 months as the spare months we went on a small placement. Which was good, but I’d rather have less pressure during the year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is loads of support for apprentices. We can talk to our apprentice development leader who is a massive help. There also many other avenues such as help lines etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The university provides textbooks and online resources for us to revise from. For our nvq qualifications the trainers were useful. in helping with any problems we had. The university also has many support networks to help with studying, essay writing or any other problems that happen.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It links directly to what I am doing. Some of the process we learn about the company already uses. This really enhances learning. Furthermore, we Have done many courseworks relating to our place of work. This helps with understanding our role at a better level.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There is a leisure centre next door where rolls Royce have a cricket, football, rugby team etc. There are other extra curricular activities that come up for people to take part in.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is challenging ans rewarding at the same time. You’ll learn a lot both in terms of work and personally. There’s loads of opportunities that come up all the time. So you’ll never be stuck in the same old job role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
Be yourself. Don’t go over the top to impress. Let them employ you for being you.
