Apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am training to become a Track Maintenance engineer. is study in Portsmouth for the first 9 months and then will work from my local depot doing various roles in engineering.

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

    • yes the qualifications are new to me and I have developed my skills at bench fitting

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

    • I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme it is well structured and well organised.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • I feel very valued.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • the programme is well structuredd and organised and the delivery of the education at Babcock engineering academy in sultan is very high.

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

    • I receive support whenever it is required.

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

    • I receive support whenever it is required.

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

    • the salary is the only downside but it is understandable due to the amount of money network rail pays to educate us.

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

    • yes there are great gym activities and sports events organised.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • because there are a huge amount of career aspects after the apprenticeship and I feel valued as an employee.

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

    • learn about the past of the company as this will help with the interview process.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

May 2016

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