Aerospace Fitting Apprentice Review
at Rolls-Royce
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Derby
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
3.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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
I come into work and head to the area I am working in at that time. I place my bag in the work area and then listen to the briefing which lets me know what I will be doing that day. Then I get to work fitting parts and components to the fancase/module depending on where I am working
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the programme from a day-to-day point of view and the work is good. In most areas there is plenty of work and lots to be getting on with everyday. However, the organisational side of things could do with improving. Often we are not aware what our next placement is going to be the week before we start.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt plenty of new skills during my time, I can now look at an ACR or at MES and understand what I am required to do for the tasks. I can also understand what is required from the toolbox if another fitter asks me to collect the tools we need to complete the job
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It is poorly organised as there is not enough communication between the different levels. Every bit of information I learn about the apprenticeship, more often than not, comes from another apprentice. This could definitely be improved and if it was to be improved then it would make the apprenticeship much better.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive plenty of support from the employer in my apprenticeship, they ensure I have the correct workwear for all the activities I have to carry out. They should also ensure that each placement is aware that you are coming onto the section and they are improving at this. It was poor when I first started but it is now improving
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
I would like to receive more support from the training provider towards my qualification, the assessors they hire do not work 5 day weeks and they also are not great at communicating over email which is important as they do not come onto the shop floor very often as the college have not hired enough of them so they are constantly extremely busy.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification will help me massively to improve in my role, without the qualification I would have had no understanding of how to perform in the role; however, once I have completed the qualification I will be competent in the role and will be able to do a good job once I have learnt the jobs in the area I go into a job
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
As far as I am aware there are a few extra curricular activities to get involved in. These include rugby and flying club. I do not attend any of these. It is important that the company make these available, without these some people may struggle with things to do outside of work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very good place to work overall, the people are extremely friendly in the main and they make you feel at home right away. The work is also interesting and it feels like you are contributing towards something bigger than yourself, Rolls-Royce help people all round the world meet people they never would otherwise.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
Ensure that you know about the company and their history and the current engine line up before beginning as it is a very proud company with a large history in the aerospace industry. I would also say get any sort of engineering work you can beforehand as this will give you a headstart on others
