Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer Review

I work in the design team. Currently, my role involves supporting our senior engineers, completing design-stage health and safety checks and creating first drafts of designs

Very well structured. I study on block release so I have a week away at a time to study. I also have designated time throughout the week to undertake off-the-job training

I receive lots of support. In my day-to-day role, everyone in the team is very supportive and very approachable. With my studies, I have designated time every week, but the team are also flexible enough that things can be moved around to fit my off-the-job training in. They also provide me with opportunities to apply what I've learnt at university. As an example, I recently completed a structural analysis module, so I have spent some time with one of our structural engineers to understand how the theory I've learnt is applied in our work

I attend Coventry University. I find the block weeks really useful and while I'm there I receive lots of support. Away from the block weeks, there are often online drop-in sessions close to assignment submission dates to provide any additional help prior to submitting my work.

I feel that I have gained a broad understanding of the construction industry through my qualification and have a much better understanding of what is expected of me. Some of the more discipline-specific modules that don't relate directly to my day-to-day role, such as the structural analysis module, have still been helpful in providing me with a wider knowledge of engineering principles and developed key transferable skills that have helped to improve my performance

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Avove is a great company. The work they do is interesting and they complete it to a high standard. There is a really inclusive and supportive culture, which is especially perfect for anyone at the start of their career.