Assistant Technician Review
at Arup
Degree Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Leeds
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
4/5
Mainly technician work that involved completing 2D drawings and creating 3D models. I also do Reinforcement Detailing and some parametric modelling using a scripting software
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It been challenging but enjoyable and there are plenty of opportunities to learn
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
All the skills I've learnt with the software that I use are new skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured, and those I work alongside to complete the apprenticeship know what they're doing
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of Support and it is always available when I need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Not a lot of support mainly because I don't need too much support, but again it is always available when I need it
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Currently not been able to apply much I have learned at University to my work based on the structure of the course
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
Big sports and social committee with plenty of teams and activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Arup to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great place to learn and develop with plenty of amazing people
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Arup?
Confidence is key
