CAD & PDM Applications Lead Review
at RNLI College
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Poole, Dorset
Review Submitted: May 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
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
The role of the CAD & PDM Applications Lead is responsible for coordinating development, support and training for capable CAD and PDM Systems within the Engineering & Supply Department, and their interface with the RNLI’s Microsoft Dynamics AX business system. This is to enable RNLI wide end users to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively in fulfilling business objectives.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme has been really enjoyable and the tutors have been very helpful. The programme is well run and lots of support.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt new skills and also developed existing skills, helping perform my role more effectively.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised, especially as we are the first cohort to undertake this particular apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Very much, from my line manager, other BAs within the RNLI and also from the training team.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The PDEs have been excellent, and if I had any other issues other members of corndel have been quick to help!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Whilst I was already doing the role it was almost "self-taught". This has given me the skills to better perform my role.
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 networks within the RNLI that help professional networking to better understand what goes on in other areas of the RNLI. This is where I heard about the apprenitceship.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend RNLI College to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Excellent organisation to work for. The cause and the people make it such a great organisation. Everyone is always keen to do their best. The rewards are very good and there are lots of opportunities for CPD
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to RNLI College?
Do you research on the organisation before hand, visit lifeboat stations, volunteers etc.
