Software Engineering Apprentice 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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Code Improvements & Changes, Planning, Software Development Activities
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Great apprentice communitity, Company is very supportive, Can be difficult maintaining a work / life balance due to the degree work
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
University Courses, Internal Safety Training
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
From a works perspective it is very well structured & orginised but the University course can be a bit chaotic at times
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The Apprentice Management Team are incridbly supportive of the entire apprentice community
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The university supplies you with an accademic tutor and a support network
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Alot of the learning doesnt initially impact the work being done but the concpts learned help to improve your way of working and development understanding in the long term
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
There are company wide events as well as apprentice run nights out and events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Well Paid, Interesting Work, Good Prospects after the programme is completed
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Leonardo?
Be as communicative as possible during Assessment Centres
