Junior Engineer Review
at Capula
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Stone, Staffordshire
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
Making changes to existing software and creating new software. Creating of documents used to test and review software. Testing software both physically and virtually. Discussing software changes with colleagues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the time we are given to work on apprenticeship work. Good support both at Capula and university helps when I have problems. University lecturers alter there teaching approach to help apprentices when possible.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Use of PCS7 software. Understanding of digital software from its basic levels to user interactions. How to communicate effectively with customers. How to read and create hardware panel and schematic diagrams. How to create and carry out a test specification both physically and virtually.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well organised in regards to logbook meetings and university assignments. The timeline of meetings and assignments is laid out months ahead of time, making planning easier.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer provides good support with mentors, other apprentices and apprentice/training dedicated staff helping with my apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive great support from my training provider, with my lecturers giving me the same support as a full time university students. I also have regular meetings to discuss my logbook progress with university staff.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Generally my qualification allows me to become more skilled as an engineer, sometimes completing tasks I wouldn't complete at work like coding. This is beneficial for some amount of time but fells disconnected from my role at times due to multiple modules including this type of 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.)
4/5
There are many extra-curricular activities to be involved in at work such as football teams, hiking groups and charity events which are encouraged by my employer with a number of days off work each year for charity work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Capula to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a forward thinking company that is flexible to employees wants and needs. It has many apprentices which have a clear path of progression and good support around them.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Capula?
Understand the company and the wider Dalkia group
