Apprentice craft fitter Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Network fitter working on distribution substations and primary substations within our area.

    5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes electrical background however I have developed some new skills with this due to the difference in the set up of the synergy network

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

    • Will be worth it in the end, enjoy the practical learning environment.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Average down to numerous factors, from courses to number of people taken on in the scheme, having to tick the box for ofstead.

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

    • Good team around me, have a very good manager, training staff are good

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Organised for the practical side, however the city and guilds qualifications through bridgewater college were pretty terrible.

    4/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Practical training side within nation grid definitely. City and guilds not really prevalent as leaning more from on the job experience.

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Very few, some social events

    4/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Job that you can progress within, safe industry to work in energy sector.

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

    • Apprenticeship a5 a young age is a brilliant opportunity.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Bodmin

March 2025

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