Higher Apprentice Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • We are based in the training centre at the moment, so I am not sure of my role at the moment. I have been alighned to the Development sector in Civil Large Engines.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I am currently based in the workshop, so have learnt many new skills such as turning, milling and welding. I have also developed softer skills: including leadership and more team based roles.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy my work and am looking forward to seeing where I will end up!

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Rolls-Royce?

    • I have not started my work placements yet, so am not sure! Time will tell.

    5/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • In some ways, brilliantly. In others not so well! Timetables are an issue at the moment.

    6/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • More than I expected! Our workshop instructors are brilliant. Our college tutors are poor.

    6/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Again, more than I expected!

    10/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Yes, as I am still living at home.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • I'm not sure what this question is asking.

    5/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I am having a great time and am hopeful of my career prospects.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

    • Take your time in the application process.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

April 2016

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