Degree Apprentice PDD Review

I work alongside the Design team figuring out deliverables for vehicle programmes, confirming vehicle assumptions and engineering feature offers. I also deliver CAD for engineering offers and plan project timings.

I have learnt a lot of new CAD skills in Catia and also have learnt Agile methodologies. I have learnt various engineering skills just from working day to day

I really enjoy work tasks and getting into the business. Personally, I dislike the uni aspect of the programme as it is mainly online however in general the progamme is enjoyable.

There is a big team of people responsible for ensuring the programme is well organised for all apprentices as well as ensuring our wellbeing is in order and we are performing well at work. In terms or uni, we have a uni block for a week every 5 weeks or so where the entire week we are studying. This is mainly online however some weeks when we have a lab, we are in person.

A great support team responsible for organisation, complaints and wellbeing. Also a lot of training courses to help us get up to speed. It is however a big company with many apprentices so it is not as personal from person to person.

It is similar to a university course in terms of support on modules however there are certain modules to help with things such as academic writing.

I feel like as I am working I can see how some engineering modules relate directly to work however some modules just don't apply in the same way or as easily.

JLR host a lot of Early careers events to help you socialise with other apprentices and graduates such as hiking, escape rooms and treasure hunts. There are constant sports happening such as football and badminton as well as a racing team similar to Formula Student which has social events as well. There is a lot of professional networking events not only for early careers but for the wider business. It is also possible as an apprentice to get involved in sports and societies at the University of Warwick such as American Football or Basketball.

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Friendly work culture. Healthy business practices. Nice to work for

As long as you enjoy what you do and are friendly, JLR would be a great place to work