Software Engineer EDAS Apprentice Review

I am a Software Engineer, daily tasks include working with programmes used in the company, through various worksheets and planning projects that will be undertaken. We have weekly meetings to review progress and any improvements made to the workplace. We also host open evening for those interested in joining the apprenticeship scheme.

I am currently completing a level 6 NVQ diploma, alongside a engineering degree in software engineering at the local university. This is done alongside the working day. We take part in further development training, such as respect and British values training. Since joining I have learnt a great deal more than I previously knew.

Both the working environment and the people that I work with enhance my experience in my apprenticeship. I thoroughly enjoy coming to work and working with others as part of a team. As soon as I joined the team made me feel welcome. My expectations were exceeded when joining.

Within the workplace I am given various tasks to complete by my manager that will help develop my skills within the company, and these tasks will also be used by the company to try and make improvements to the business. I am constantly involved within the current affairs within the team I work for and I am used as an asset to help complete projects to the deadline given.

The induction took place in the first week we started, it included all the essential information that we would need to know, such as the values of the business and how we are expected to behave while in the workplace. We were given mandatory online training that had to be completed by a required date. The studying that we completed was done around the working week (2 days a week). We have regular 12 week reviews to go through what we have been doing, and to set milestones for the next review. I think that the programme has been organised very well by the careers team.

We have regular 1-to-1 meetings every month to go through any support or advice that is needed while in the workplace. They will give support on things in and outside of work and are very helpful and caring when it comes to giving support. It is a very useful thing to have and I enjoy doing it.

I receive regular support from both my placement manager and careers manager, whether this be by Skype call or in a 1-to-1 meeting. We also have mentors in the year above and some of the placements managers. They are very helpful when it comes to providing support.

Being one of the furthest from the workplace in terms of travel time from my group, the salary package is more than enough to support both my travel and living arrangements. On a day-to-day basis my salary is fantastic compared to most other schemes.

The company host various events such as open days and STEM activities which all employees and apprentices are encourage to help and take part in. There are various sports groups and activities to take part in such as the football or rugby teams.

Yes

It is a fantastic place to work, the benefits are more than satisfactory and it is a great place to develop your learning and personal skills.

Don't rush the applications process, read through everything and make sure that you are happy with it, get the application proof read by friends or family or even teachers. Be yourself at the interview and that the interviewers are more nervous than you are. Practise on online tests for the assessment test, and make sure you apply no matter what.