Undergraduate Engineer Review

In the first year of the degree apprenticeship I complete two work rotations. During my mechanical rotation I was involved in creating test rigs and working with CAD, in my current electronics rotation I will be creating electronic circuits used in Dyson products.

I have learnt both technical skills such as working with CAD and using simulations as well as team working and communication skills and gaining confidence in the workplace.

I enjoy the wide range of work I get involved in and appreciate the mix of both working and studying and being able to apply what I've learnt in the workplace.

Work rotations are structured well to give apprentices the opportunity to get involved in a variety of engineering disciplines throughout the first two years to allow us to become more well-rounded engineers before choosing a specialism.

In the workplace I receive relevant training to support me in the workplace. In addition I have weekly one to one meetings with my technical mentor who provides me support to complete tasks.

Each student has a tutor that is open to answering any questions about the module content and the lecturers are easy to contact for support

At the moment most of the lecture content has not been very relevant in the workplace, however doing group coursework and projects has helped with working in a team and communicating with colleagues.

Both Dyson and the Dyson institute have various clubs to get involved with including football, basketball, touch rugby and volleyball. Social events are planned weekly including both day and night trips to nearby cities.

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The programme gives you 4 years of experience as well as a free degree and the opportunity to work at dyson after the programme.

Ensure that you research both about Dyson and the dyson institute course for your interviews.