Assistant Technician Review
at Arup
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
London
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
I provide assistance to technicians and engineers, helping with calculations, design work, energy modelling and equipment selections
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme because what i learn at uni matches well with what i do at work, so its a really good fit
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i am learning all the time. Every week i learn new skills and develop my knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
the programme works very well and is structured to become more challenging with each topic, but each topic builds on a previous one, so is very good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots! I am always able to reach out to my team for help with queries or if i need time to study, etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The course is quite intense this year, but lecturers are helpful with queries and always happy to support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
100%! Its helping me to put the puzzle pieces together and understand why we do what we do
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, lots of things going on. You can join an activity almost every day of the week. Lots of sports clubs, lots of social events. There is a really good team environment
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Arup members are driven by their interest in their work. They want to design the best buildings, systems, etc. and everyone is enthusiastic about that. Because of this, everyone is supportive and helpful
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?
Do it! You will learn a lot and be welcomed and encouraged to develop in whatever way you want!
