Precision Machinist Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Aldermaston
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
My role is to gain skills in mechanical engineering and practical machining in order to fully out turn into the business in a full time role. This can vary day to day from completing job orders to work shadowing, all while learning about the skills I will need.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying my apprenticeship a lot. It provides a lot of opportunities to learn on the job and you can further your skills and knowledge as much as you are willing to do so.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills working here, especially in the engineering aspect of it. I have also developed general skills such as teamwork, leadership, time management etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is a well organised programme. In my Level 3 it consists of two years in a training environment, and then a year of placement positions to learn on the job before fully out turning into a job role
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I receive as much support as I need to have from my experience. There is always options to raise any concerns or issues that they can help fix too.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a good amount of support from my training provider when working towards my qualifications. Any questions or uncertainties can be almost always be answered
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualifications I earn through completing this apprenticeship help to show that I fully understand the training I am receiving and that I am confident in the work I am undertaking.
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
Yes there are many opportunities to get involved in
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has a lot of benefits to working here and is unlike other companys
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
You can join at practically any qualification level which is inclusive for everyone. Be interesting and passionate on interviews and assessment days
