Civil Engineering Degree Apprentice Review

by Arcadis

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Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Highways Engineer (Design consultancy). Creating and producing Drawings, Site Based, Working with client and contractor.

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

    • CAD skills. Communication. Engineering Knowledge. Highways Design. H&S. CDM 2015.

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

    • 9/10. communication BETWEEN TRAINING PROVIDER AND WORK COULD BE BETTER.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • 8/10. At the start of the apprentice, little was know - however as it has developed it has become a lot more structured with an aim.

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

    • Very good support from my company, who help out whenever required. My line manger is understanding and understands a lot around the apprenticeship programme.

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

    • Once a year meeting to discuss everything. I believe there could be more communication.

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

    • Not a lot that has been taught has helped me within my role, the knowledge is good, however I believe the course is outdated to what is actually used within the industry.

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Many. throughout Arcadis there us support and a big push for extra curricular activities

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Arcadis to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • People First. Support. Understanding. Wanting the the best for all employees.

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

    • Apply.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Warrington, Cheshire

May 2022

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