Instrument Technician Review

by EDF

Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Shadow technicians on jobs provided at start of the day and get involved where possible.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Instrumentation isn't a subject that gets taught in school so most of the knowledge gained is fresh. Developed hand skills such as filing, sawing etc.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • very enjoyable as it provides a wide variety of jobs

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by EDF?

    • Very as a lot of effort has been placed on the apprenticeship scheme to produce quality technicians capable of performing the job to a high standard.

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

    • The guidelines are clearly shown for what is expected on each year of the scheme

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • If there is any issues then there is always someone that is willing to provide assistance

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

    • An adequate amount

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

    • The salary given allows suitable living and savings to be met

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • They provide a few oppurtinities on the forum

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend EDF to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Interesting, well paid job

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

    • Try hard

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

June 2015

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