Level 3 Craftsmen Engineer. Apprentice Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

I am a apprentice at National Grid, My role at the end of the 3 year's will be a level 3 craftsmen engineer. I will be working on Transformers, circuit breakers e.t.c

10/10

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

Yes, Some of the courses ive completed are a LV wiring course, 4 weeks of bench fitting which required very precise tolerance. Also the most recent and fun course I have done is the stripping of Engines and a gear box, all very interesting.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

10 out of 10

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

Very valued, they treat every one equal and always give you the chance to speak up and they take on board and take interest into anyhing you say, or have queries about.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well organised and well structured.

10/10

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

A lot of support is given, head of training Simon booth is extremly helpful with any queries you have and will always put in 100% effort to have a solution to any problem you have.

10/10

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

Support is always given.

10/10

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

Can't complain, great pay, great job.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are many oppurtunites outside of work.

10/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes