Apprentice Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

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

- I work with many different people day to day doing a variety of drawings, for many reasons fro example sometime they go to the public or councils for planning permission

10/10

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

I have got very familiar with CAD software like Micro station and also improved my social skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i really enjoy the work i do day to day as it can be different everytime i walk into the office

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

my program seems to have a strong structure and i always know what i need to do and when

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support from many different people in the office and feel comfortable asking anyone questions

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

i get support every 6 weeks with Stegta and can contact my training mentor at any time

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

my qualification helps me understand terminology but the main learning takes place at work

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are may activities however they are mainly aimed at grads.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

i enjoy working at Arup and feel the people i know would also enjoy the varaity of task that i do.

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

i would suggest being a confident as possible and trying to be as relaxed as possible so you can get your true self across