Regional Engineer Review
at RNLI College
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Poole, Dorset
Review Submitted: April 2025
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Liaising between Engineering office and coastal Lifeboat stations in the roll out of engineering change.
Acting as regional engineering helpdesk, answering/escalating technical queries.
Line management of Regional maintenance planner.
Acting as regional engineering helpdesk, answering/escalating technical queries.
Line management of Regional maintenance planner.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I has been a little full on at times balancing the needs of the job with the needs of the apprentice, but I am generally enjoying learning and developing news skills which I am able to put into practice.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learning key management skills which I have been able to put into practice as a new manager. Skills such as motivating a team, emotional intelligence and various H.R policies.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The Aptem website used to track progress shows upcoming units and what's expected
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive good support from my employer, especially as this is my second apprenticeship. However, as I work in a matrix organisational structure not everyone knows I am doing an apprenticeship and this has caused confusion and conflict at times
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Support have been great
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
As a new line manager undertaking the CMI level 3 apprenticeship is perfect training for my needs
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 there is.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RNLI College to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good company values with good support for personal development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RNLI College?
working towards saving lives at sea.
