Instrumentation, Control, Automation Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineer Apprentice - Level 3. My jobs role are related to PLCs and SCADA system, communication network systems, instrumentation including flow, level, pressure.

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

    • Yes, I have learnt a lot of electrical and electronic engineering as well as PLC programme knowledge.

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

    • I can learn and receive training towards Level 3 qualification, also you get paid.

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

    • We have training at College every week and off-training at site.

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

    • My mentor teaches and trains me all the time. My manager always encourage me to learn, and the teachers at college are very kind and helpful.

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

    • They provide lectures in electrical/electronic engineering and bench fitting class at workshop.

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

    • I hope I can apply what I learnt from college in our job role.

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • Not too much

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is very good company! They give you opportunity and support.

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

    • Understand Thames values.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Swindon, Wiltshire

March 2025

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