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AWE

Control and Instrumentation Maintenance Review

at AWE

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Aldermaston

Review Submitted: November 2024

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Learning to perform tasks to a high standard before we go out onto site and perform practiced tasks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship because of the people and the environment

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
All pre planned and explained to us
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Training managers here to help me with every step however maybe a bit overworked. Too many apprentices per training manager.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
The college doesn't teach us much that isn't already covered in the course at AWE. But the training they provide is adequate.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a great place to work, a real sense of community. The pay is excellent and it is a lot of fun.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
Even though the application process might be quite lengthy, its worth it.
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