Apprentice Higher Engineer Review

I work alongside more experienced engineers day to day, my apprenticeship includes 5 'placements' In different areas of the business, I also study for my HNC level qualification for a full day once a week and on my own time.

I have learnt how to work in an office environment as well as expanded my skills working on a site.

I enjoy my programme a lot, it is a great opportunity

The placements are fairly well organised however myself and the other apprentices are not happy with the level of education or support we receive from the HNC educators.

I receive support when requested, a meeting can be scheduled or it could be sorted over email, I am happy with all of my line managers and my apprentice manager.

A very poor amount of support even when specifically requested, The lessons are online which is very disappointing and makes it much harder to learn, the website 'Canvas' is hard and confusing to navigate. I think the HNC needs a big rethink

I think it gives a better understanding in Design, science and maths, however the level of education is not ideal.

I am a registered STEM member

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It is an important and interesting business to work for, there are many roles you can go into and every day is different.

To make sure being an engineer is really what you want to do, because if you don't enjoy the work you will never thrive.