Apprentice Mechanical Technician Review

Apprentice training to be a mechanical technician at a nuclear power station. Train at at an engineering academy, learning the necessary fundamental engineering skills to build a career as an engineer. Day to day work involves theoretical and practical training.

Learned a multitude of new skills in many engineering subjects as well as gaining experience from the life skills courses given.

I enjoy the programme very much but also feel the first two years of the apprenticeship could be consolidated into one. A possible alternative would be to offer more supplementary practical and theoretical courses to benefit the apprentices and their career.

I feel fairly well valued by the company. I receive any assistance required and have regular reviews that help my progression.

I am mostly satisfied with the structure however I believe the programme's first two years could be restructured to offer more supplementary practical and theoretical courses to benefit the apprentices and their career.

The training provider gives as much support as they are able to give. Limitations are sometimes found in a lack of equipment necessary for extensive and varied practical training related specifically to energy production.

Support is given regularly by the EDF. It is always available from various sources within the company regarding an expansive list of subjects work related or not.

The salary that is received on the apprenticeship is very good. The first two years of the programme is based at a training facility where accommodation and meals are provided at no cost to the apprentice.

There are opportunities outside of work such as language courses. However I feel more could be offered to supplement a young apprentices skill set.

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Compared to other apprentices available in the same field EDF's has much more to offer in terms of training quality and life experience to be gained.

Develop your interest in energy production into an outstanding career with an EDF apprenticeship. In addition to this try to develop a good honest and questioning attitude which will aid in keeping you safe in your work. Best of luck.