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manufacturing engineer Review

at Rolls-Royce

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Bristol

Review Submitted: February 2021

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
first year of the apprenticeship is completing the first year of my degree and a level 2 NVQ which involves attending college.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
i think this stage of my programme is going to be the least enjoyable as it is more knowledge based than experience based. Also, i am yet to properly join the business.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes, i have learnt a lot of new skills in a short period of time as well as developing existing ones.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
very well structured. it is extremely clear to me what is going to take place in the years to come.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
daily/weekly support is received which is ample.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
sufficient support is provided from my training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
too early to say as i haven't had the chance to perform in my role
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
yes there are plenty of extra curricular activities activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good communication with the employer
well structured programme
lots to gain
very prestigious company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
research the company as much as possible and try to seize every opportunity
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