NDE Engineer apprentice Review
at Rolls-Royce
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Derby
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
Testing materials throughout their manufacture & lifetime with the use of the following NDT techniques:
Eddy current inspection
Magnetic Particle inspection
Fluorescent penetrant inspection
Radiography
Ultrasonic testing
Eddy current inspection
Magnetic Particle inspection
Fluorescent penetrant inspection
Radiography
Ultrasonic testing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Really enjoy my programme, it's the perfect combination of practical and theoretical experience within a role!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
So far, I have developed my radiography (film) and UT skills from only theoretical knowledge into actually testing materials in production
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, everything you could possibly want or need has been thought about for you
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Anything I am struggling with, my employer will always help me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of academic support, through the use of tutorials, seminars and lectures Quite a lot is self study, however there are learning packages to assist our learning
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The degree was tailor made to my apprenticeship, so it's near on perfect for what I need
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
Monthly meetings with the British Institute of NDT. With regard to sports/societies at the moment, no (only due to covid). However, I will be participating in these afterward
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Quality provided throughout every aspect of the apprenticeship. Anything you may want/need is available. Apprentices are also treated with respect
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
Do your research, be professional & enjoy what you do!
