Manufacturing Apprentice Review

by Leonardo

Rating

7.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My job title is a Manufacturing Apprentice. As an apprentice you are involved in many forms of engineering activity such as assembling defence equipment for many different countries and companies.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Gained a PEO, soldering skills, wiring skills, general engineering skills, electronics knowledge, ongoing SVQ, ongoing NC Engineering Systems

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the programme very much. The work is very interesting, the team I work with are all nice, the company is a very big and successful company which provides many benefits

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Leonardo?

    • Feel very vauled by the company

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • You start at college for 6 months to gain your PEO then you are in the workplace for 3 month placements in different departments where you will continue to learn. You're SVG and NC are ongoing as you attend college every Tuesday.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • As much as you need

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as you need

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Could be better but very good for a 1st year apprentice

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Many benefits, work is good

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Leonardo?

    • Prepare thoroughly for the interview and assessments.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

April 2018

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