Material Laboratories Apprentice Review
at Rolls-Royce
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Derby
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
2.9 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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
Performing various activities within the engineering laboratory. performing microscopic assessment of various parts for quality assurance, or evaluation purposes for manufacturing or research projects respectively. Aiding in monitoring of special processes within a manufacturing facility as well as business improvement activities associated with the efficiency of the business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the placement activities throughout the business as they provide a good level of support for the apprentice to perform a wide variety of tasks to aid them in their development. however the management of the apprenticeship can be frustrating at times
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learned a wide variety of skills while working through the apprenticeship. firstly learning how to perform several manufacturing processes such as machining and TIG welding. Throughout my different placements I have learned a variety of skills associated with materials science such as microscopy, data analysis and problem solving.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
overall the apprenticeship is fairly well organised with the appropriate placements and university modules being arranged on time. however there has been a variety of issues associated with the contract with derby collage and the availability of assessors for the level 4 NVQ.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There is a high level of support for apprentice placement managers and the rest of the team with a good level of support from the apprentice academy team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
The level of support from Derby collage is minimal and has not been able to provide good feedback on the work being performed by the apprentices.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel that the Degree provided through derby university provides a good level of academic knowledge for our day to day role however there is a high level of repetition throughout the years with a highly variable quality of eructation depending on the module leaders.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
there is an apprentice and graduate association that plans formal social activities for but there is currently no events running due to covid-19
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
Why?
as i believe that the quality of the placements out way the issues associated with the education providers that I have experienced in my year which I know have been resolved for the younger years in the course.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
Ensuring that the practice material is used for the online assessment. practicing the interview questions that are provided before the in person interview, with people with an area of expertise or recruitment experience.
