Practical Apprentice Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

6.9/10

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

I am training to be a fitter/ inspector in the factory. It involves fitting parts together and inspecting them.

7/10

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

Yes, I have gained many skills including general fitting/ hands skills and a greater knowledge.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy is very much however it lacks organisation and therefore often comes with a lot of stress.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is not very well organised. It was organised better before COVID-19 happened but the ability to cope with this pandemic was not very good. The company is not structured well enough to allow apprentices on a section to get the correct amount of training they need.

6/10

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

I receive support throughout the business from most PLs and somewhat from my ADL but I do not feel prioritised in regards to support with work especially in the business.

6/10

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

From certain lectures at the college I feel like I receive a lot of support but regarding my NVQ and assessments I don't feel like I have much support. I lack a lot of understanding too but it is made harder to communicate with them with regards to work (due to covid and training providers with assessments being changed- there is one assessor for a large amount of apprentices who cannot come onto our work site).

6/10

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

With regards to college, I feel that some of the lecturers and work I do does expand my knowledge within the work I'm doing in the business which helps with my role and job in work.

7/10

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 were several extra-curricular activities to get involved with however due to COVID there are near to none opportunities currently.

7/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

The business as a whole is successful and fairly helpful. Even though it is difficult, the majority of apprentices do succeed.

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

Stay ahead of work and make sure you enjoy it.