Precision Machinist Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Aldermaston
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
3/5
I machine parts and jobs for my apprenticeship to sow that I am a competent machinist
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I quite enjoy the job but mainly because of my colleagues
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've learnt a lot of specialized skills in the mechanical engineering sector. I have also learnt a lot of social skills from working for a company and talking to long time employees
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program is well structured from starting at the company to where I am now
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive as much support as I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive as much as I need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The theory learning does help practically
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 but I do not join in
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good company to work for with lots of benefits available
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
The normal interview advice. As it is an apprenticeship they take people of any ability level
