Degree Apprentice - Rail Systems Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

I am given engineering placements throughout the business, completed various engineering task such as design, planning, testing, installation and project engineering.

9/10

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

I have learnt a vast number of new technical skills whilst also developing a number of softer existing skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very much

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The training provider can be quite unorganised and during some of my placements the teams have been unprepared to give me enough work.

6/10

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

Great support from my line manager but support from ELT team especially at the start of my program was lacking.

8/10

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

Support various in quality depending on the lecturer and I think there could be more support in preparing for the EPA.

6/10

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

It is very relevant but I wish the course was more technical and scientific with more practical and written exams rather than coursework.

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.)

Yes there are plenty of opportunities for this within Siemens.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great employer with great opportunities.

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

Practice with many applications.