Engineer apprentice Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Aldermaston
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
2.8/5
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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
Complete practical projects that help processes to run. Applying knowledge to maintain instrumentation and build projects in a simulated environment. Checking emails and notices from around the business.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme to a high extent
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes. I have gained a lot of new knowledge about engineering since joining. Also, I have learnt new skills such as, soldering components onto a veroboard.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive a fairly high amount of support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive a fair amount of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It helps me to perform slightly better
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
A few
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Treat employees pretty well compared to other employers (eg. very good pension and other employee benefits)
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
Be able to work well as a team and be yourself
