Engineering Apprentice Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an apprentice engineer and my role at the minute is to pass my college, workshop and training courses in order to qualify as an engineer.

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

    • I have achieved a level 3 BTEC. I have learnt new engineering skills ranging from machining to electronics.

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

    • I enjoy my job a great deal, learning new skills while on a salary is a great position to be in.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Transport for London?

    • Highly, due to the amount and value of training they have invested in me.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • There is a good structure but information is witheld untill further process through the apprenticeship

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

    • All that is neccessary.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • All that is neccessary/required.

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • It is a competitive wage, one of the best for an apprenticeship. The oyster card benefit is highly appreciated.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Many, detailed on the companies intraweb.

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • From what I have experienced so far and from word of mouth, TFL looks after their employees extremely well.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?

    • Take as much time as possible to prepare for your application, as you are going against many other candidates so attention to detail can make all the difference.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Greater London

August 2015

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