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Undergraduate Engineer Review

at Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Malmesbury

Review Submitted: January 2021

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
Over the week I work 3 days and study for 2 days. During my work day I work along side Dyson engineers on live products and on study days I get online lectures from Warwick University lecturers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the programme that I'm on, I enjoy the hands on experience in getting to work on products whilst developing my theoretical knowledge.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
In the working environment I've been able to develop my CAD skills and data analysis.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
It strongly depends on the type of manager you get, but so far I have always gotten a supportive manager for my work rotations which is very good.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Programming knowledge has been very useful in the workplace.
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
Yes football club

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great course with lots of support, debt free.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Show involvment in problem solving activities.
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