Cybernetics Technician Apprentice Review
at UK Atomic Energy Authority
Level 4/5 Apprenticeship
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science, Data Analysis, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Information Technology, Market Research, PR and Communications, Procurement, Project Management, Research, Science, Software Engineering
Culham
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
5/5
Day to day job as a Robotics engineering apprentice, Provide support in engineering projects and external client meetings. Mix of practical work and office based work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very supportive and friendly environment. Good place to learn new skills and gain knowledge from some of the best engineers in their field.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
-Practical hands on skills, working on robots, motors, control systems and networking devices.
-Engineering maths, Forward and Inverse kinematics, PID control, Velocity kinematics.
-Software engineering, C++, Python, ROS2
-Electronics and Microcontrollers, Arduino, Raspberry pi, STM32, electrical wiring and soldering
-Robotics hardware, UR10e robot operation, Boston dynamics SPOT
-Vision systems
-Project management
-Business Communication
-Engineering maths, Forward and Inverse kinematics, PID control, Velocity kinematics.
-Software engineering, C++, Python, ROS2
-Electronics and Microcontrollers, Arduino, Raspberry pi, STM32, electrical wiring and soldering
-Robotics hardware, UR10e robot operation, Boston dynamics SPOT
-Vision systems
-Project management
-Business Communication
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Clear support system with day to day line management and early careers support
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Help and support is always provided when asked
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
training provider is separate to employer. Very poor support from training provider. Employer provided support with issues. In general training provider did not provide what was advertised and did not provide support or co-operate with Employer when asked to.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
HNC itself was good and useful to the role, Had to self learn some parts.
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
Lots of networking and sports events, Lots of training and secondment opportunities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UK Atomic Energy Authority to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to develop and learn skills in a very friendly workplace
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UK Atomic Energy Authority?
Have genuine interest to the role, be willing to learn and develop new skills.
