Degree Technical Apprentice in Manufacturing Engineering Review

Item: Degree Technical Apprentice in Manufacturing Engineering at Cummins
Rating: 4.1
Author: Anonymous

at Cummins

Degree Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Daventry

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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

Everyday is different, throughout my apprenticeship I rotate around different departments to get well-rounded knowledge of what each role entails and the importance of them in regards to the function of the production line.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

I have really enjoyed my programmed so far, I feel I get the support I need; and I'm worked to a challenging but not overwhelming standard.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I've learnt a lot of new skills in software and machinery threw formal and informal training from work and university. I found that my skills are seamlessly transferred and allowed me to really excel in my role.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

I think this apprenticeship is well structured, and with Cummins being so open to new changes and ideas I will like it is always improving.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

3/5

I receive all the needed support with my employer. Our mentors always offer support in work and university.

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

3/5

University lecturers are always offering additional support.

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

4/5

Being able to do labs and practical work at the university has helped me feel more competent in doing practical tasks at work. And the learning style of this course, integrating mathematical questions into realistic engineering problems helps me reflect and utilize these skills at work.

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

Cummins host many EEEC (every employee every community) events where we go to old peoples homes, forests to build paths etc. to give back to the committee. As apprentices we also do a lot of careers events, where we travel to schools and spread information regarding STEM courses.