NDT Engineering Apprentice Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

8/10

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

Depending on business attachment; new manufacture NDT, in service NDT, review of technical documents, write up of technical documents, auditing of NDT supplychain

8/10

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

I am developing all my soft skills (really believe that). I have learned all about NDT within RR and in general Aerospace. I have improved my technical writing ability, my presentation skills and my academic skills through uni.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I don't enjoy the moving phase, when it comes to moving attachments once you get used to one place (and the people). However, this is also to benefit me. Apart from that, I enjoy everything.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured. It has had some hiccups with organisation, but nothing major considering the scale of what is being asked. A lot of organisation is given to us to sort which is empowering.

8/10

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

A lot, if and whenever I need it. Academic support, work based support, personal support. All health benefits are extended to us as we count as normal employees (including employee assistance line and more).

7/10

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

Enough to get through the training, not enough to do it stress free. However, this is subjective. I feel the support I receive is adequate, and especially if it gets to points where I really struggle, I can get tutoring help (sometimes applicable), extra time at work and more.

7/10

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

I feel that this helps me very much. Both the degree, and the EN4179 qualifications help me tremendously be the best NDT engineer I can be.

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.)

Social clubs (AGA), sport clubs and more per attachment.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

For all reasons above.

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

Be honest, work hard and don't give up.