Quality inspector Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Tadley
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
observing engineers' drawings and creating the drawn component in the correct way, Then completing Level 2 training in preparation to begin Level 3, Learning the required machining processes on the machines in the workshop and then being able to perform these processes to a suitable standard of safety as well as competency.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
the program is enjoyable as it is very engaging and hands on given the area of work thetheory is also really relevant and helpful to know as it connects to the current practical jobs that are being performed and so feels more important as it can actually help you
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt the correct filing techniques, the scraping technique, how to check for imperfections in the material, how to deburr, how to use a pillar drill, the technique for using engineers' blue, how to read micrometres, height gauges and Vernier callipers, how to us dividers correctly to produce a radius
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The program feels very structured and organised as a routine was generated very quickly and any changes to this routine are given in advance of the change allowing organisation to stay consistent allowing everyone to focus completely on our learning and development of skills and the theory and practical don't feel separate which help with the organisation.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
support of various types is of constant availability if needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
the guidance and help given is clear, concise and thought out any misunderstandings are easily solved and the tuition is engaging and relevant to the topic
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
i feel that this qualification will help ensure that i build up on my skills from a solid foundation and understanding
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 are plenty of opportunities to get involved extracurricular activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
i feel that it is an amazing opportunity
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
be aware of what the company does
