Apprentice tunneller Review

by Costain

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an apprentice tunneller working predominately assisting the fitters and fabricators. Day to day work involves welding, burning, maintenance of plant, and taking stick.

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

    • I have learnt how to weld, cut metal with burning gear, repair machinery and many other skills besides.

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

    • I'd do it for free.

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

    • I feel very valued by Costain.

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

    • Very well.

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

    • My training provider maintains contact.

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

    • A good amount. I am given the opportunity to progress in the areas I want to.

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

    • I make enough money to pay for costs but not enough to save. It is well for an apprenticeship though.

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

    • There will be once I am a trained fitter.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I recommend Costain because they are health and safety conscious and pay subsistence.

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

    • Find the area where you can provide the most value to the company.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

March 2016

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