Technical Support Techniciaan Review

by Defence Equipment & Support

Rating

6.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Procurement and supply of military equipment. Mechanical and electrical engineering in the main.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learnt a lot about electronics and project management skills, as well as confidence in presentation giving and communication with professionals.

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

    • Really enjoy it. Plenty of good people and lots of good learning.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Somewhat well organised. A lot of changes tend to be short notice.

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

    • A fair amount of support. Line manager is at college if ever you need to speak to them.

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Plenty of support. The course leader and tutor team are fantastic in the main if you have an issue.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Quite a lot. The course leader has experience in the company and tailors the learning to suit our role.

    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.)

    • No. Not really. I'm afraid not. I don't think so.

    2/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Defence Equipment & Support to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's interesting work and there is a lot of diversity in opportunities and projects.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Defence Equipment & Support?

    • Make sure you have the time to handle the workload that you will take on at home.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Bristol

May 2022

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