quality engineer Review

Item: quality engineer at Manchester Metropolitan University
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at Manchester Metropolitan University

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Manchester

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

5 /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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - 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

quality engineers test and provide quality assurance on new project work which includes-
write test scripts, design sql queries, carry out code reviews, test automation, interact with project managers, scrum masters and BAs, design end of test reports test plans and test execution reports. projects cover front and back end systems

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

the programme was very enjoyable, the culture to learn was good and engaging. This met my expectations as the facilities support learning and the staff and very helpful and want you to achieve your best. overall the 4yrs has been hard work but resulted in new experiences and topics i have brought to my role.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Yes, i have overall improved my project management skills, system awareness, system thinking, system design. I have learnt sql, java, sequal, html, C, java script and many other languages as part of the course. I have improved my presentation skills, delivery and planning communications to a high standard. i have also completed the ISTQB qualification.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

induction was well thought out and helped settle people into the new year. the support was always available and metors always came back to you with good ideas and ways to approach the work., overall organisation was strong and clearly thought out. All slides and training material is available to you through moodle to go back over after class.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

My manager was very supportive and was always interested in what i was doing and provided ongoing checkins to make sure i was on track. My mentor at mmu was excellent, she really understands the pressures of the day job vs the commitments from mmu. she was always available when needed and provided sound advise at the right times

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

tutors overall were excellent, they have engaging content that was well structures and available at all times. Ongoing feedback meant the submissions of work were to a high standard and the marks have reflected that. I enjoyed working alongside the academics who ensured classes were interesting and relevant to the project work we carried out

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

I have taken alot of skills back to the office and applied them over the 4yrs, the overall approach to new challenges and projects are now easier as we have faced so many previously on the course. applying theory also has ensured the activities come from a place of learning oppose to guessing what will work. I now know alot more about the industry and the different ways businesses delivery change

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

Due to the pandemic that sat across 50% of my course it was hard to get involved in many events or activities other than those on teams like quizzes and catch ups. outside of work i go to the gym, play football, bike riding and riding a motorbike with friends

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Manchester Metropolitan University to a friend?

Yes

Why?

MMU provide students with everything a student needs to success, the courses are relevant, facilities are good and the tutors there to help you get the best mark possible. Overall i have had a good experience and would recommend anyone to take up the course if they are interested in IT

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Manchester Metropolitan University?

Enjoy the onboarding process and get to know where you are going and what rooms you will be in, speak to the tutors and really understand what work will be needed. the advise i would give would to be good at time management and understand that you will have multiple deadlines for different projects and deliverables.

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