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R and O Apprentice Review

at Leonardo

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yeovil

Review Submitted: February 2021

Overall Rating

3.9 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - 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
I work as an apprentice for Leonardo at Yeovil College. I currently go there 3 days a week and have 2 days release to study at home. However, we are in Lockdown at the moment so my study's are fully at home for the time being.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Overall I do enjoy my college programme, however there is still areas which could be improved to make the programme more enjoyable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have developed my skills and developed my confidence in work while at college.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Due to the corona virus the organisation of the college has been very average, but I do respect that it cant of been easy.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Leonardo are always keen to make sure that we are ok with the college, however I still think the communication between the college and Leonardo could be improved.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The staff at the college for the majority are all eager to make sure we are all ok with the work that we are doing.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am not yet working with Leonardo..
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
There are no activities due to the Corona Virus.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As it's a great employer to gain both confidence and qualifications.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Leonardo?
Gain confidence in doing hand based work before starting the apprenticeship and brush up on your maths skills.
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