Craft Apprentice Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Aldermaston
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
2.2/5
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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:
3/5
My role is creating and designing things and then making them and watching them work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoy my programme very much there have been highs and lows but the highs out weigh the lows
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes i knew nothing before i came to awe now i believe i am able to do my job effectively with my knowledge
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
the programme is fairly structured there is room for alot of improvement but at the end of the day it all works
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
if i need support i know i can get it from anywhere and instantly
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Basingstoke college of technology was awful there was no communication we had to fight for ourselves
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
hasn't made a difference i learned more doing tasks then revising and studying the principles i believe i would of learned more not going to Basingstoke college of technology
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
i have heard of them but i have never been or seen them so i cannot comment
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
very good benefits of working, such as pension and the annual leave and every other Friday off good work/home life balance very good company
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
be honest and don't stress try your hardest
