CAD Apprentice Review
at AWE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Aldermaston
Review Submitted: May 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
4/5
It has been great so far and there have been lots of different opportunities for us to get into. There was a bit of confusion at the start of the apprenticeship, but once that was sorted everything went smoothly and I am still enjoying it.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am currently doing machining work rather than CAD work, which is something that threw me off for a little while. However after doing it for a little while I appreciate why we are doing this as it has helped me learn so much more than I would have than just going straight into CAD.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned tonnes of new skills as I was quite new to the engineering sector, so most of the stuff I have been learning with the machines has all been new.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It started a bit rocky but then it got much better.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My training manager and line manager has been amazing with me since starting the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty of support has been given.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
So far not much, but once we start doing CAD work I think it will.
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
there are always talks happening at work from internal and external people which are always great to attend.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AWE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a good company to join as there are so many opportunities for a person, and you are able to find something you actually enjoy doing easily.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AWE?
Just don't do anything silly and you'll be fine.
