Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Technical apprentice I will be provided different tasks through each placement by my placement manager, these tasks can vary.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I recently gained the basic skills of soldering during my time as being an apprentice. I have also earned my PEO.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Working as part of the Finmeccanica is a very enjoyable experience, it is a very welcoming company and there is many opportunities within the company. My expectations were high before I came into the company and they haven't let them down.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Leonardo?
  • As an apprentice I am made to feel very appreciated from everyone. The company take a strong role in supporting the apprentices.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme is very organised and structured, from the minute I began and it will till I finish.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive constant support from my provider, I am constantly reminded of that support and how available it is. I can approach many people within the company if I were looking for support, whether that be a placement manager, my manager or an older apprentice.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Up to my current situation I haven't required much support however at any time I have it has been there.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary covers all my requirements such as travel, living and social and more.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Through Finmeccanica there are many opportunities outside the workplace, in a few months I will be taking part in hosting a science fair for school children, there are also many charitable events that I can take part in regularly.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would recommend Finmeccanica to a friend and already have as it is a very welcoming and supporting company. the facilities are amazing and it is a very well laid out programme.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Leonardo?
  • Never forget the standard that Finmeccanica will be expecting, they expect the best so ensure to not leave any vital information out, and don't be afraid to be to confident of yourself during the interviewing process.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

February 2016


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