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Product Design Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Review

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Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Gaydon

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
As a degree apprentice, at work I am currently doing essential coding training that is required for the work involved in my team.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it a lot.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned how to use CAD and how to program. I have also gained communication skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Work side of apprenticeship is very organised and structured however university side could do with some improvement. Overall pretty good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support. Readily available whenever I need it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
An adequate amount of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Helps me to apply certain aspects of engineering I have learnt in university in the workplace as well.
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
Occasionally.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's really great. 100% recommend.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?
Put your all in to the application. It's worth it.
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