Submarines Design Apprentice Review

Role consists of creating and updating designs for engineering equipment. Day to day activities differ but consist of creating the 3D models on new parts, creating or altering drawings for components or compartments and ensuring documentation is stored in accordance with company policy.

The whole program is very structured and we are constantly informed of when key milestones are coming up such as change in placement or one of the yearly gateways.

I've never needed much support but we are made aware that if anything is needed then there are people in place that can assist with whatever we need, there are also semi regular check ins with skills coaches where we can raise any concerns.

There was always help made available when completing my HNC qualification usually organised by manager with older apprentices or ex-apprentices that had already completed the HNC qualification. There is also regular sessions in place with help and guidance around our end of apprenticeship qualification.

The qualifications supplied are more broad when covering engineering as whole where as our work is split into more specific disciplines so some of the information within the qualifications isn't the most useful but I do feel like its useful for more background knowledge and understanding.

Yes

I think they do provide a good amount of training and support for their apprentices, the staff are friendly and supportive, and the job role itself is interesting and fulfilling.