Degree Apprentice Review

Item: Degree Apprentice at Leonardo
Rating: 4.3
Author: Anonymous

at Leonardo

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yeovil

Review Submitted: March 2022

Overall Rating

4.3 /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

4/5 - 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

Completing an NVQ Level 4 and BEng in Mechanical Engineering whilst carrying out engineering placements around the business

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

Already passionate about Aerospace so get to work in an industry that interests me. Opportunities to work to raise money for charity. Opportunities to travel. Opportunities to gain new skills. The scheme has met and bettered expectations

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have gained a HNC, HND and Level 2 practical qualification. I've been on Catia V5 training courses. Improved Microsoft Office skills. Gained public speaking and presenting skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

Some minor teething issues to start with but these have now been mainly ironed out. Education route is well defined. Work placements are planned in advance, and a good selection of placements available

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

The HR team have always made time when i needed it

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

Yeovil College have supported me throughout my academic career and helped me achieve the grades i have.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

As i have gained qualifications i have felt more confident in choosing placements that require a higher background knowledge of engineering. Furthermore, i feel i am more useful to the skilled engineers around me and genuinely contributing to tasks

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

There is a company has a trainee association that raises money for charity as well as organising social events ranging from sporting events to pub quizes.