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Engineering Apprentice Review

at NATS

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Fareham

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Daily role includes but not limited to shadowing trained engineers on regular maintenence of air traffic control systems.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my role thoroughly. I am kept busy daily and my knowlege is regularly challenged. I would not change this job for the world

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have continued to develop my technical knowledge as well as develop new hand skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Workplace organisation is great, however the apprentischip provider can sometimes be inconsistent. However I have recieved continued support from employers to help manage this
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
regular one to ones and written feedback
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Good
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
No, they are inconsistent
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Many

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NATS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Inclusive and so many benefits
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NATS?
Be yourself!
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