Undergraduate engineer Review

by Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • 3 days working on site and 2 days working on a BEng. We have multiple rotations in different teams and in different engineering disciplines. Mechanical, electrical and software followed by in the new product innovation sector.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I've learnt how to act in a professional setting while at the same time gaining engineering knowledge. Both in a theoretical and practical sense.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • 10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The DIET team is very helpful and open to feedback. Very clear structure for both the work aspect and the learning aspect.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much support as is required to have an informative and fun experience.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • We have meetings every term and the providers are always available to answer questions.

    7/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The line managers are very good at integrating what we are learning at that time with our project.

    9/10
  • 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 a lot of activities going on specifically with the undergrads.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's the best mixture of theoretical and on the job training while still having a sociable and open atmosphere.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology?

    • Go for it even if you're not sure it's what you want. Always a good option to have.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Malmesbury

January 2021

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