Draughtsperson Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Basingstoke
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
3.5 /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
3/5
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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
I am learning machining, making my own tools in a mechanical workshop. By my second year, I will be using CAD to make engineering drawings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am very happy I got this apprenticeship and enjoy work day to day.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I am now able to confidently use different types of machines and go through a job from drawing to completion.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It's the first year they're running this so not everything is completely planned but I understand what and where I could be working.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
There are monthly pastoral meetings and the staff are very friendly and open to questions.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
There is a workplace assessor that visits us once a month with questions, they listen to any criticism about our lessons but it takes a long time for action.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I'm a draughtsperson but I'm doing a diploma in machining, some of the skills will be transferable later on but by the time I get taught a skill in college its likely I've already done it at work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
There are some but I haven't looked further into it.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a well established company so there is lots of opportunities and support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
Be aware of the security checks.
