Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Tadley
Review Submitted: November 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.6/5
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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
Hand fitting exercises as a starter, taking apart old parts before putting them back together to get experience of maintenance.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Fantastic instructors, and thoroughly enjoy my programme so far.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Better understanding of maintenance and how to do hand fittings.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised, great structure.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employer always responds to messages within an hour and will help you with any issues you have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Being in contact with them is hit and miss, with some lecturers being better than others.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Although a bit slow at times, it's really beneficial and provides a lot a background knowledge.
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
Currently a STEM Ambassador, where I go into schools and explain what I do at AWE to school age children.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
AWE will do anything to look after their employees and are a fantastic company to work for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
Read the apprenticeship descriptions carefully and fully research what the company's about.
