NDE Engineer apprentice Review

by Rolls-Royce

Rating

9.9/10

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

Testing materials throughout their manufacture & lifetime with the use of the following NDT techniques: Eddy current inspection Magnetic Particle inspection Fluorescent penetrant inspection Radiography Ultrasonic testing

10/10

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

So far, I have developed my radiography (film) and UT skills from only theoretical knowledge into actually testing materials in production

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoy my programme, it's the perfect combination of practical and theoretical experience within a role!

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised, everything you could possibly want or need has been thought about for you

10/10

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

Anything I am struggling with, my employer will always help me.

10/10

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

Lots of academic support, through the use of tutorials, seminars and lectures Quite a lot is self study, however there are learning packages to assist our learning

9/10

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

The degree was tailor made to my apprenticeship, so it's near on perfect for what I need

10/10

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.)

Monthly meetings with the British Institute of NDT. With regard to sports/societies at the moment, no (only due to covid). However, I will be participating in these afterward

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Quality provided throughout every aspect of the apprenticeship. Anything you may want/need is available. Apprentices are also treated with respect

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

Do your research, be professional & enjoy what you do!