Combat Systems Graduate Apprentice Review

throughout my apprenticeship I move placements within combat systems every 6 months for the first two years then I have two year long placements on the last two years. In my current placement I interact with my team which includes older apprentices who guide me on what to do and I assist them with any tasks. These tasks often include using software like excel, autoCAD and windchill.

I have developed my skills on many different software applications like excel, word, outlook and i have learned how to use autoCAD and windchill through starting this role. My confidence and communication skills have massively improved from interactions with colleagues daily.

I enjoy my programme

I think the structure of the programme is adequate particularly with having a Friday dedicated for university work and being on campus one of these Fridays a month. The only thing I would like to happen/hear more about if this is possible is having a day or two study leave before an exam on the Wednesday/Thursday prior to the Friday exam.

I receive adequate support from my employer, with communicating often and knowing I can always get in contact for any more support.

the support from the university is good.

through my qualification we do a work based learning assignment where we relate what we learn at university to our jobs which has been good to know what i am learning is useful for my role. There may be some parts of the course i have not yet used in my role but overall i would say it helps.

I think there are but i am unaware of these and have not attended any.

Yes

Job security so there is always opportunity to move up/improve within the business throughout your whole career, pension and share schemes along with a very good apprentice wage, the people.

read up on the business and what we do beforehand.