Assistant Technician Review
at Arup
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering, Information Technology
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2022
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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:
5/5
Overall, my role involves writing code and working with data on software and engineering projects.
My day-to-day role depends on the range of projects I am working on. I have worked on web development projects, machine learning projects, advisory projects, transport projects and engineering software projects.
Every project is a great opportunity to learn new skills.
My day-to-day role depends on the range of projects I am working on. I have worked on web development projects, machine learning projects, advisory projects, transport projects and engineering software projects.
Every project is a great opportunity to learn new skills.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme.
I am well supported by my team and Arup has a great company culture. I am given the freedom to decide what I want to do and was allowed to pick my degree specialism. I am encouraged to follow my interests and work on projects where I can learn and apply new skills.
I am well supported by my team and Arup has a great company culture. I am given the freedom to decide what I want to do and was allowed to pick my degree specialism. I am encouraged to follow my interests and work on projects where I can learn and apply new skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Absolutely,
I attend University once per week and enjoy learning new things. I also attend extra training course through the University such as soft skills and machine learning courses.
I also attend internal training course on topics such as Working with Data, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and machine learning. There are lots of training opportunities.
I attend University once per week and enjoy learning new things. I also attend extra training course through the University such as soft skills and machine learning courses.
I also attend internal training course on topics such as Working with Data, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and machine learning. There are lots of training opportunities.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured. I am trusted to balance my work and University studies and communicate when I need more time to work on assignments. I am also given time for other training. My team is very accommodating and my development manager is fantastic. I feel very well supported in my role at Arup.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Arup is a fantastic employer for apprenticeships.
I have a Development Manager who I speak to regularly and a Buddy who I can ask questions to. I can also get support from the Apprentice Champions, the People Team and other colleagues in my team and beyond. Support is easily accessible and people are always willing to help.
I have a Development Manager who I speak to regularly and a Buddy who I can ask questions to. I can also get support from the Apprentice Champions, the People Team and other colleagues in my team and beyond. Support is easily accessible and people are always willing to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have review meetings every quarter with my Skills Coach to discuss progress and my work. Outside of these meetings, my Skills Coach is easy to contact and is always wiling to help out when needed,
The tutors at University are also very easy to contact and respond quickly. This has been very useful while working on University assignments.
The tutors at University are also very easy to contact and respond quickly. This has been very useful while working on University assignments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel my qualification is helpful to my role although I have covered some of the content in previous qualifications (Level 3 Apprenticeship) and some of what is covered in the first year of the course is not really relevant to my role (e.g. Java).
I expect that the course will be much more relevant to my role next year when I pick a specialism that aligns to my role.
I expect that the course will be much more relevant to my role next year when I pick a specialism that aligns to 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.)
3/5
There are some extra-curricular activities to get involved in at Arup but there were many more pre-Covid. There were monthly office social events which are slowly returning as well as team social events.
There are also Community Engagement initiatives. I am a STEM Ambassador and promote STEM careers and Apprenticeships in schools.
There are also Community Engagement initiatives. I am a STEM Ambassador and promote STEM careers and Apprenticeships in schools.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because Arup is a company full of fantastic people and career opportunities.
Arup has a strong set of core values and is a people focussed business. The projects that Arup works on are varied, interesting and often require complex solutions. Arup is a great working environment that encourages personal development and really supports it's apprentices.
Arup has a strong set of core values and is a people focussed business. The projects that Arup works on are varied, interesting and often require complex solutions. Arup is a great working environment that encourages personal development and really supports it's apprentices.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?
My advice would be to be genuine and be yourself. Talk about what interests you and why.
You should be enthusiastic and show interest in what you are doing. Being passionate about your career is really important.
I would also strongly advise that you research Arup projects and Arup's values.
You should be enthusiastic and show interest in what you are doing. Being passionate about your career is really important.
I would also strongly advise that you research Arup projects and Arup's values.
