Undergraduate Engineer Review

by Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • We have 6 month rotations in software, mechanical and electronic. I have done my software rotation which I worked in embedded software so I coded everyday. But I have now started my mechanical rotation which I will be working with harmonics.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I learnt C, agile, CAD and I am going to be learning MATLAB.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It is very challenging but rewarding and I feel I have developed professionally and learned lots about the workplace.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • We work for 3 days and have 2 academic days. All our training is scheduled for us for work days.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We have a line manager and a technical mentor to help us in the workplace when needed. They are really helpful.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • We can talk to our lecturers whenever and we have tutors as well.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It gives us the underlying theory to help in the workplace for specific applications.

    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 are several clubs, sports clubs and we have social events every other week.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • You get a degree, 4 years of experience and paid.

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

    • Make sure you know what the course is i.e. the title of the degree.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Malmesbury

March 2022

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