Product engineer Apprentice Review
at Inspire ATA Ltd.
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Atherstone, Warwickshire
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.5 /5
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3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
My role involves designing functional, cost-effective commercial products and their production processes, working closely with product development teams to change ideas into marketable items based on industry research. Daily, I attend tier meetings to understand quality issues and production issues around products in my portfolio so I can work towards optimization.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy being part of a global team as it expands my understanding on how different manufacturing sites make products in different ways, and some of that understanding can then be applied to the manufacturing site I work at. I like being challenged both at work and at the University.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed many personal skills such as communication and time management, as well as professional skills such as how to present to the wider team and technical capabilities as I am now able to support operations through applying my technical understanding of the process and parameters affecting performance of products.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The program is structured well and I have found the program handbooks useful as it provides all information from starting the course through to the end point assessment so all information needed is available. I feel I would benefit if there was more in person teaching from the training provider.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer provides me with all of the support I need to complete the apprenticeship. I have regular meetings with my line manager to review progress and ensure everything is going as smooth as possible. I have multiple contacts so if I have any issues, I know who I can contact.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
My training provider has supplied learning materials in the form of pre-recorded videos which I can go through at my own pace and re-watch if I do not understand some of the content. I feel I would benefit more if there were more lecture engagement sessions as I benefit from in-person teaching.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The professional and business skills aspect of my course has benefitted me within the workplace as I now better understand areas such Lean and project management. Core modules are not so beneficial within my current area of work however if I were to go down the development career path, I can see where I would apply my understanding.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I am unaware of any official extra curricular activities to regularly get involved in at work. I would consider getting involved in social activities or a professional networking event to expand on my professional development. At the University, there are social events which I have been involved with such as sports societies.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Inspire ATA Ltd. to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I am able to get the support which I need from Inspire ATA as there are various account managers and people who I can get in touch with if I have any concerns. I have had few issues at Inspire ATA however when I have, they have been resolved quickly.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Inspire ATA Ltd.?
Learn how to manage your time as studying alongside a full time job can be difficult however with good time management it is achievable. I would advise that others applying to Inspire ATA keep in touch with their manager as this focus is often lost when not working on the same site.
