Mechanical Maintenance Apprentice Review

by AWE

Rating

9.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Hand fitting exercises as a starter, taking apart old parts before putting them back together to get experience of maintenance.

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

    • Better understanding of maintenance and how to do hand fittings.

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

    • Fantastic instructors, and thoroughly enjoy my programme so far.

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

    • Very well organised, great structure.

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

    • Employer always responds to messages within an hour and will help you with any issues you have.

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

    • Being in contact with them is hit and miss, with some lecturers being better than others.

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

    • Although a bit slow at times, it's really beneficial and provides a lot a background knowledge.

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • Currently a STEM Ambassador, where I go into schools and explain what I do at AWE to school age children.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • AWE will do anything to look after their employees and are a fantastic company to work for.

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

    • Read the apprenticeship descriptions carefully and fully research what the company's about.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Tadley

November 2024

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