Practical Apprentice Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

6.8/10

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

I am an apprentice fitting engineer so on an average day involves fitting parts to an engine fancase and also shadowing an engineer to learn the role.

8/10

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

I have learnt and developed many skills both practical and technical, before I began the role I wasn’t the most practical person; however, now I would say I am able to complete practical tasks that aren’t to a huge degree of difficulty relatively easy.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme very much and look forward to getting back to work soon

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme overall isn’t very organised I would have to say. For example not finding out where I was going on placement until the Friday afternoon before I started on the Monday morning.

3/10

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

I receive adequate support from my employer and always feel like there is enough support.

7/10

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

I always feel like there is enough support available and never feel helpless

7/10

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

It does help me better perform my role as I have a greater understanding of how the engines I’m working on perform

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.)

I am not sure about this

5/10

9a. Would you recommend Rolls-Royce to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good place to work and I felt very welcomed right from the start

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rolls-Royce?

Study the material provided