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Undergraduate engineer Review

at Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Malmesbury

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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
We rotate through different engineering teams across 3 streams, electronic, mechanical and software. You learn people and practical skills.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the verity of work that we do and the projects and teams are good, i enjoy the academic side less so.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt communication and confidence skills that i did not have before. i also have a greater technical and practical understanding.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
A lot is planned out from the beginning and a lot is done very spontaneously. there is little wiggle room for moving things as we are very busy.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We receive a lot of support from our employer both for technical and emotional issues.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We get 2 days a week to work on academics and revision weeks before exams
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
some of the academics is applicable in the work place however it is easier to learn from the workplace
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
there are loads of dyson wide and uni level clubs for all interests. and they arrange a lot of social trips

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is good for developing a lot of skills although it is a very stressful course
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology?
have good time management skills and explain all your thinking clearly in the interviews
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