Nuclear Engineering Higher Apprentice Review
at Rolls-Royce
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Derbyshire
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
3/5
Currently my role involves only classroom-based learning of the basic engineering principles, we are expecting to begin more hands-on work within the coming months
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Though I am enjoying learning, the course currently feels disorganised and I have found the lack of direction and order to be quite heavily stress inducing.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have gained a lot of theoretical knowledge to form the basis of my engineering abilities, however, I have not yet learned any practical skills and there are some areas on the theoretical side where our instruction and teaching has been lacking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
This is the first year of this course being existent and currently it does not feel as though it has been well organized. There are various different parties involved in running the course and the communication between those in charge leaves a lot to be desired.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Rolls Royce have been very supportive of, and engaging with apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Unfortunately, at this stage it does not feel as though the training providers in respect of Derby College and the University of Derby have provided the required level of instruction or support to apprentices.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Upon completing my four years, I believe that my HNC will put me into a strong position when moving into the business whereby I will have gained all of the required knowledge and skills, at the same time as acquiring work experience, and having already made connections within the business.
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
Yes - Stem and networking opportunities are always available to apprentices wishing to engage with them,
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This apprenticeship is the beginning of a fantastic career, I hope that after receiving feedback regarding the issues that have been experienced by apprentices during the first year of this course will allow the training providers to greatly improve the experience for future students.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?
Positive attitude and enthusiasm go a long way.
