Craft apprentice (Electrical Maintenance) Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Aldermaston
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
5/5
A typical day consists of something different than the previous. Every day is a new challenge which makes the company unique to work with.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Unimaginable, it has changed my life entirely.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Certainly. I first heard of AWE when my previous employer mentioned they had a outstanding training academy and was recommended by several individuals to apply.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Great. The first 18 months of an engineering apprenticeship is based in a Skills Academy which is an entertaining educational environment.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
AWE has been great for me personally. I feel as if I can talk to my line manager about anything and I do.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Instructors are competent, skilled, and the facilities at the college are great.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Some of the units, in my qualification, are slightly different than my job role hence the lower score. I believe that they could be more relevant.
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
Large quantity of social activities between colleagues, such as pub quizzes, football 5-a-side, etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I actually enjoy coming to work. No other company I've worked with beforehand has given me that.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
Be yourself and use all of the advantages that the company offers.
