Apprentice Track Technician Review

by Network Rail

Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • 8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learned a basic understanding and skills of various engineering sectors. I have learned both theoretical and practical sections of engineering.

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

    • I enjoy learning broad engineering skills at college, working towards a qualification to return to my Network Rail depot to specifically train within my job role. Incorporating more railway engineering within the first rail of the apprenticeship could be an improvement.

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

    • The programme is structured well to carry out college work within the first year. However, some job specific training and knowledge could be added within the first year apprenticeship.

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

    • Apprenticeship coaches within the company regularly check in with apprentices, and provide contact details for any help that is needed.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The staff within the training centre teach the course well. However, the course schedule could be better balanced.

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

    • I have learned a broad understanding of engineering, however I don't believe I will carry on most of this knowledge to to my specified role in railway engineering.

    5/10
  • 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.)

    • None so far.

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I have gained important qualifications at college. Network Rail are a good company to work for, providing everything that is needed (meal expenses, accommodation, PPE). Network Rail also care about the safety and welfare of there employees.

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

    • Learning the safety aspects of working on the railway, such as Network Rail's lifesaving rules, is important as safety is Network Rail's priority.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Dumfries

April 2025

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