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Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP

Trainee Engineer Review

at Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: January 2021

Overall Rating

3.8 /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
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Working alongside experienced engineers to complete Electrical Projects. The work involves design for Small Power, Data, Lighting, Fire Alarms, Security, Containment and Schematics. It also includes calculations and some survey work of existing buildings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The overall apprenticeship was fairly enjoyable but a lot of hard-work and effort to get through.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills over the 3years I undertook my apprenticeship

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme through the college is well structured with clear goals/targets.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer has helped me a lot through work in terms of learning on the job.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The college was extremely helpful through my apprenticeship
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Some of the actual course was not exactly relevant to the work I carry out on a day to day basis
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I have been involved in some networking events and also careers days

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good industry to get into and will set you up for a good future
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP?
Work hard and ask questions it will help you learn
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