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Design & SI Leader Review

at Cummins

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Milton Keynes

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.5 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
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:
4/5
I am design & SI leader for a HV Battery Pack Project. My role involves leading a team of engineers to design battery packs for automotive industry that meets customer requirements & industry standards.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed learning new skills working through this programme. I have also implemented these learnings on job and found them to be helpful

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned a lot of new skills on job including technical & leadership skills. I have also been put on 3 certification Programs & trainings by my company in last 1 year

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Programme was well structured throughtout. Regular training sessions & constant guidance from skill coach.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I have received support from employers to attend training sessions but I have struggled to get enough time to do my assignment & pre-work. This was due to working on critical project and pandemic.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There was support from training provider throughout the programme.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have started using the skills & learnings I gained from programme on job and its helping me do better on 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.)
5/5
Yes. There are lot of additional activities at work including lunch & learn sessions, sports teams and membership of international networking events like SWE etc.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Cummins is a good place to work for career growth and overall professional development. Cummins focuses a lot on employees by giving them opportunities to work on projects/BUs that they are interested in while also providing them with right trainings from time to time. They equip employees with knowledge & information that is required to succeed in career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Work hard and give your best to the role you take, you will succeed without realizing as rest will be taken care off by Cummins
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