Control Engineer in Standards and Controls Review

As I am at the start of my apprenticeship, I am still doing placements in different departments to get a taste of the overall business. My day to day work is very varied, I get to track projects and their state of completion, as well as help my team with reports and meetings. Recently, I had the opportunity to set up testing and create a report for a Sensor that may be used in future projects. There are plenty of things to get involved in!

I have started learning modules In applied Engineering at the University of Warwick and at work, I have developed a variety of new soft skills. At work, I have worked with some robots and Programmable Logic Controllers which allowed me to learn new skills.

I really enjoy my programme, especially the mix of University weeks and Work weeks. It can be a lot of work at times but is definitely worth the effort. My team has been supportive and will always try to help when I need support.

The programme structure depends on your manager in terms of the work side and the university structure is set by the Uni. The early careers team is also available to bridge the gap and make sure the programme runs smoothly.

I receive support from my manager and team.

The lecturers make sure to answer any questions I have and my tutor supports me when needed.

I believe my qualification gives me a good foundation to then build with my experience at work.

There is a teams group with everyone from the apprentices which runs events like ballet, karting and social events.

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It is a great opportunity to build your career and network.

I would suggest to try your best and not to worry, the staff at the interviews are great people and as long as you put in the effort, you will succeed.