Undergraduate Engineer Review

Item: Undergraduate Engineer at Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology
Rating: 4.4
Author: Anonymous

at Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Malmesbury

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

4.4 /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

4/5 - Skills Development

4.2/5 - 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 work 3 days and have lectures for 2 days a week.
The work comprises of doing real live projects for Dyson in a multitude of areas of engineering.
Lecture days have theoretical and academic learning as well as labs where these skills are put into practise.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I have only been here 9 months, but I fell like I've been here my whole life. It is a vast ecosystem which contains great support staff, line managers, academic staff and more. I have enjoyed every bit of moving from home to complete this course.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have learnt many new skills.
Such as general engineering or Dyson specific lingo, practical engineering techniques, soft skills like communication both in person and via email or Microsoft teams.
Time management has had to improve with the extensive amount of work we need to do.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

It is the first year where Dyson have provided the BEng degree themselves so there are still some holes in polices which haven't been tested yet. However, I am still happy with the organisation of the team, and it will obviously improve massively over the next few years.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

There is so much support provided. We can a support adviser specific for each 40 student year, where we get time off work to discuss our well being if needed. We also get 'Well being days', where we get the day off work again to focus on mental health.

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

4/5

This is similar to the previous question, so same applies.
But we also get days to work on our apprenticeship KSBs and other details that need to be completed through our time here.

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

4/5

I have learnt so much in the last 9 months which has helped me perform better and more efficient in the workplace. Being in the workplace for 3 days a week really helps enforce the skills needed to become a hire-able engineer.

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

There is a lot of extra-curricular activities to do. I won't be able to fit them all in 50 words!
There are team sports (football, volleyball), more individual but still together as a group (climbing, surfing), then there are Bristol nights out with a bus provided for free!

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I have loved my time here so far. You get a free degree with a lot of pay. Many other benefits such as amazing accommodation for the first year. So much support here, feel like you're in an amazing team who only want to improve and help you!

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology?

Do your background research on Dyson.
Prepare for all the stages in the application.
Prove in your personal statement you can manage your time (work and study).
Have a genuine interest in engineering (whether Lego, building a PC or Arduino work)
But be yourself!

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