Rating

8.2/10

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

Carry out engineering, project management, product support and customer facing roles

10/10

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

I have developed soft skills, technical skills, management skills, and technical skills in a industrial setting.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I look forward to learning, and applying knowledge in the workplace.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship is structured.

7/10

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

Support, guidance and help is always welcoming accepted. There is a trainee manager, as well as placement coordinator along side departmental managers.

8/10

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

The university itself supports exceptionally well. The lecturers so far, have delivered a highly comprehensive experience.

9/10

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

Without knowledge of engineering theory, a engineering role would be difficult.

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.)

There is a primary committee, AWASA, which supplies any social activities, sports teams, and professional networking events. In addition to this, there is a STEM and environmental committee.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Leonardo to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Allows others to gain industrial experience, which is also customer focused, allowing a person to develop their soft, technical and personal skills along side completing a degree.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Leonardo?

Work experience to demonstrate interest in engineering.