Assistant Technician Review
at Arup
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.5 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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:
4/5
I currently assist the highways team primarily based in the Newcastle office. My day to day tasks consists of mark ups on CAD, drawing set ups and a small bit of document control on larger projects. I work mostly on AutoCAD however I am expanding my skills and intend to work more on Civil3D in the next year.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Arup is a great place to work however my experience with Leeds Beckett University hasn't exactly been positive. I understand that covid-19 has disrupted a few things however the way the University have managed the course is not acceptable. However, with this in mind Arup have contacted the university on my behalf and complained.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Since working at Arup I have developed my existing AutoCAD skills, my communication skills and enhanced my problem solving abilities.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is structured well however there is a clear lack of communication from the universities point. In result this has left me a bit unclear about the direction of the course.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a fair bit of support in the form of 3 study leave days a year and they allow me 1 day a week to attend my university course. My team are very helpful if i need to ask them any engineering theory questions.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
zero
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
I am yet to see any correlation / learn anything new that may help me during my day to day workload
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
Arup are amazing for this and there is always something to get involved with.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they value their employees and invest a great lot into you. They are also the best in their sector and really push us to achieve our full potential.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?
Be open minded and get involved in as much as possible.
