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Cummins

Product Design Technician Review

at Cummins

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Darlington

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.2 /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
Support engine production build issues, customer related issues and maintain engine testing specifications.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Enjoying the programme as it is challenging my skills and knowledge in engineering. Is also allowing me to learn new skills.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed my skills/knowledge in data analysis as well as problem solving skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Employer is always available to support whether this is through my line manager, fellow colleagues or workplace mentor.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Training provider is always available to support when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel as though my qualifications are helping me to perform better in my role as I can apply my learnings into my daily tasks
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
I complete community volunteering work annually.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A great place to work with lots of potential to developed your skills and knowledge.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Show strong interest in wanting to learn and develop
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