Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Review
at GE Aerospace
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Review Submitted: May 2023
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
My role is a manufacturing support function, where we assist the production line when needed with an overall goal to achieve efficiency in production by problem solving and improving processes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed the programme thoroughly so far, there have been highs and lows but those are the moments I have learnt the most. I think the best part is you're being paid to learn.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many skills so far, particularly communicative skills - this has helped not only onsite but in personal life.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme has been well structured in the majority but there have been times where it could have been improved. This may be due to lack of resources at times.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The support from employers is very good. The guidance is always there if needed and I truly believe our manager would do whatever they could to support us.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Our training provider has at times been lacking support or structure, however in general it has been good.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
There are aspects to our learnings that have proved useful in the workplace and I feel have benefited from.
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 many extra-curricular activities to get involved with such as volunteering, careers events and social/professional activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend GE Aerospace to a friend?
Yes
Why?
From my experience so far, GE have been very supportive and care about their apprentices.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GE Aerospace?
Do as much research as you can prior to applying so that they can see you're serious about joining and would bring value to the business.
Business Operations: Project Management
at GE Aerospace
- Placement (10 Months+)
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
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2.4
