Building Services Engineering Design Technician Apprentice Review

by Arup

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

On a day-to-day basis I have the role of a Building Services Engineering Technician, working within the three disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering. I mainly use Autodesk Revit, AutoCad and Autodesk Navisworks, there are other programmes used less frequently. I set-up Revit Models and lead the Revit side of Engineering Progects as the Model Manager controlling the Revit Model.

8/10

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

I have learnt new skills in all prorgrammes mentioned above. As before I had never used them. I have become competant in Revit, Cad and Navisworks. As well as expanding of my own previous skills in Work, Excel and general document writing.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very much enjoy my programme as I have learnt so much in Engineering and Engineering Computer Software. I have also had the opportunity to work with some very skilled and inteligent individuals in the Building Services Engineering field.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Despite having learnt so much and the fact that I take great pride in my company, I feel in recent years the apprenticeship structure has deteriated but is getting better with a new organised strcuture.

7/10

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

I receive alot of support from my immediate team of technicains and from my department (BE-1). I can be assured that someone will always be arround to help me with any problems.

8/10

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

I think my training provider has given me very useful guidence and support when gaining my NVQ qualification.

8/10

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

My NVQ has improved my writing skills as well as expanded my knowldege in Engineering and BIM alike.

8/10

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 many socials and events that go on thoughout the year.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Arup to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great opportunity to learn and develop skills at a professional organisation.

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

Be prepared to learn new software that can sometimes preove to be diffcult to use.