nvq level 2 skilled track op apprentice Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • NVQ Level 2 apprenticeship in Track maintenance/inspections. Patrolling track during engineering hours, carrying out running repairs and reporting faults as required. Carrying out maintenance tasks within a gang that include re-railing, replacing joints, assisting ultrasonics in their inspections etc.

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

    • Phonetic alphabet (already known but being able to use this knowledge within the job/apprenticeship) PWT-EH (currently being mentored booking sections of track prior to going onto track safely and correctly) The use and certification of plant tools and hand tools.

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

    • Extremely enjoy the experience so far, always something to learn and enjoy the challenge.

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

    • As a apprentice TFL do more than any company I have heard,seen or known about and feel as though I am part of something big.

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

    • Well informed and structured.

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • As much as necessary and required on the situation/subject.

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

    • Advice Monthly reviews Group discussion

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

    • At the moment it can be a struggle at times but I was aware of this at the time of applying as I was going to take a pay cut for the apprenticeship.

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

    • Not that I know, apart of events and competitions that are highlighted by my apprentice office/team.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Excellent company with prospects to move further

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

    • none, just be honest and do well in the aptitude test/interview and with the number of people that apply it is also a question of standing out.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

November 2015

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