Apprentice Mechanical Technician Review

by EDF

Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Apprentice mechanical technician - Maintenance on mechanical equipment including pumps, valves etc

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, on-job-training is a big part for my apprenticeship

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy hands on work.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by EDF?

    • 8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Well structured in some areas, poorly in others

    6/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Help is available when i need it

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Support when needed is good

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • In years 1 & 2 my salary only just covered my costs. Year 3 & 4 salary are slightly better.

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • I think there are opportunities outside of EDF as well as opportunities to progress in the company.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend EDF to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good training, good work, fairly good wages

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

    • Living away from home for training in years 1 & 2 might not suit some people

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

June 2015

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