Degree Apprentice - Rail Systems Review

Item: Degree Apprentice - Rail Systems at Siemens
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

at Siemens

Degree Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Construction, Project Management

Chippenham, Wiltshire

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.6 /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

4.2/5 - 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

I am given placements round the different engineering teams/ disciplines within Siemens. This gives me lots of different experience in different areas. I get to work on projects and visit site.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I enjoy how the teaching is delivered via 6 teaching blocks a year. The Entry Level Talent team gives us many opportunities to Network and Socialise with others. The work is interesting and I am given lots of new experience.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Presenting skills, Technical Writing, Excel, Word, Emergency First Aid, Project Management Fundamentals, CAD, Programming, Basic Signalling Training, Design, Testing and more.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

There is not a set training plan which means it can be a little disjointed. The university was very unorganised in my first year but it has improved and continuous to.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I can receive as much support as I possibly need.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

The lectures are well taught. Extra help is given.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

There is lots of relevant topics that I can clear see and relate to in my role. However, I am concerned at what the degree will mean as it has not been accredited yet.

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

Social activity such as celebration and networking events, Football team, Professional Networking Events, special work projects to gain more experience.