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Leonardo

GA Design and Manufacture engineer Review

at Leonardo

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: May 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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
In the morning i take part in IPT meetings communicating with the whole team. Then we look into concessions and permits that need reviewed and approved and I go to software and witness software builds for the QA side of it.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy this programme as the placement changes and you get to experience the company as a whole

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learned how to use excel, matlab, coursera, jira, confluence and bitbucket. I have also learned how things are tested and how to follow procedures and check the paperwork to make sure people have followed through with the correct tasks

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
for certain aspects there is different structures, I am happy with the uni work although it feels alot of work even with 2 protected study days
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?
3/5
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.)
4/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company, apprenticeships are the way forward, you get your degree, good pay
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Leonardo?
be prepared
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