Substation apprentice Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Switch between training courses at the training facility at eakring and maintaining a 400kV substation at various sites

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

    • I'm getting better at understanding how the equipment i work with operates and understanding of electrical principles is dveloping

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • the job is enjoyable as it differs everyday and the mechanical side of the job is something I really enjoy and the training facilities are really good for developing skills

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • i feel as my apprenticeship goes on my role is becoming more important

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • the structure is good

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

    • when needed the support is very good

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

    • when needed the support is good

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

    • the pay is very good for apprentice wage

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

    • yes if you want to be proactive its a great possibillity

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Its a very good company to work for with good job security

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

    • The employers are looking for a mixture of practical skills and personallity so be yourself

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East of England

April 2016

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