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Materials Laboratories Review

at Rolls-Royce

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Derby

Review Submitted: March 2021

Overall Rating

4.6 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - 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
Investigating the quality of components in terms of their material quality and deciding how this can be remedied in the best way working with suppliers and internal manufacturing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme a lot with it being the best decision to ever come here ahead of university to get experience and learn.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt a wide range of skills from practical to business based.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure is very well organised with regular reviews to discuss any issues with this.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a wide range of support both for my apprenticeship and for my own person health and mental well being.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I get a lot of support as we have specific people assigned both for NVQ completion, university and regular meetings to assess any difficulties and resolve them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It ensures I have the required background knowledge to complete tasks and fully get why they are needed.
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
There are with a society set and then personally a team which I play in for the rugby team and events organised for us with this.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is the best opportunity with lots of opportunities to develop and support to ensure you get the best chances.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
Make sure you know a lot about the company and be enthusiastic when you are at the interviews.
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