Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
- 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
- 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.)
- 9a. Would you recommend Defence Equipment & Support to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Defence Equipment & Support?
Assisting with engineering management tasks of small to large scale projects.
Communication, analytical, the ability to piece together small parts of a puzzle to see the bigger picture.
Every day at work is different, it doesn't even feel like work! The education side of things provides a nice break from the work environment.
Dedicated apprenticeship manager who looks after all aspects of the scheme for you. Everyone knows what they are doing week in week out.
Employer always happy to assist. Support past the apprenticeship scheme is also there, with the potential to further studies.
Employer provides better support than training provider. Training provider gets poorer throughout the scheme as the emphasis is put more on self study. However, the employer has a good influence over the training provider.
Qualification has little relevance to the role, but is required as a qualification almost always is to prove 'competence'.
Sports teams and networking events such as lunch times are always encouraged and frequently happen
Yes
Best organisation I have worked at as far as work life balance. Lots of opportunities available so if the team is not for you, you can change within a short amount of time.
Communication and team working skills are key!
Details
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Bristol
May 2020