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Undergraduate Engineer Review

at Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Malmesbury

Review Submitted: March 2022

Overall Rating

4.2 /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
5/5 - 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
2 days a week studying, 3 days a week in the workplace, working in an engineering team delivering a project. You rotate teams for the first 2 years then pick a team to stay in for the last 2 years.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Its a challenging program but rewarding

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Working in a real engineering team means you develop both engineering skills like CAD and programming and soft skills like confidence and presentation skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There is some disconnect between Warwick and DIET, but with moving to a Dyson degree hopefully this will be better in the future.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great way to get a degree, be payed, be debt free, get real work experience, and be part of a close knit community
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology?
Be yourself and do your best.
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