Electrical Techincal Apprentice Review

My role as an electrical apprentice involves assisting the technicians on their jobs, learning as much as i can from them by taking a proactive attitude to every job and to fill out the arelevant paperwork to show that i am competent in a certain job.

Over the course of my apprenticeship I have learnt many new skills that help me with my job, like inspecting and testing various pieces of equiptment, I have also developed my practical skills.

The apprenticeship that i am on offers many opportunities for learning and improving, and i am thoroughly enjoying all of the things that come with the job.

EDF Energy have a very good relationship with their employees and value everyone, and you can see the effects this has in the work as it is always done with such a high standard.

The programme for apprentices is as follows: two years in Portsmouth training and then a further two years on site to develop learning. I think that this structure is very good but could be improved.

Our apprentice co-ordinator gives a lot of attention to all of the apprentices,helping when needed and always keeping in touch which is helpful.

My employer gives me a lot of support in whatever aspect of the job that i may need it in, for example, if i needed training in a certain area he would offer that help to me

For an apprentice, my wage is good and i am able to live off of it comfortably. Since it improves every year, it is getting better and better as time goes on as i get more experienced.

For an apprentice, there are many opportunities outside work to help out, for instance, sometimes we do talks in schools which the apprentices co-ordinate, although i have not been involved in these.

Yes

I would reccomend EDF energy to a friend because they are very good employers, paying every member well and offering support whenever it is needed.

The tip that i would give to an aspiring apprentice would be to make sure that you have a little bit of practical experience before you start as it helps a lot.