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AWE

Control and instrumentation Review

at AWE

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Reading

Review Submitted: November 2024

Overall Rating

4 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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
Learning to be a control and instrumentation engineer. I complete practical work throughout the day with various tasks given to me to expand my knowledge.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme as it helps me to develop my skills within the role but also allows me to interact with my colleagues throughout the day and within my tasks.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have developed new skills since starting the apprenticeship.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well organised as we know what tasks we will be doing and they always have something new ready for us.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer supports me a lot and I am aware of where to go if further support is needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider helps me on a day to day basis and advises me when I get stuck
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It will provide me with the qualification to complete my role
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
The company do not have any but we organise within our teams to do social activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A great place to work that offers plenty of opportunities.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
Definitely do apply and try your best once in as the harder you work in here the more you get out.
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