E&P apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Electrification and plant engineering apprentice-This involves learning specific academic subjects in the academy for the first year of my apprenticeship which I can then transfer my knowledge into practical work on the railway in years 2 and 3

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

    • I have developed my mathematics knowledge m, also my practical practices have also improved

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

    • I really enjoy the programme, it has a good background and it is recognised as one of the best by many

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

    • I feel valued a lot due to the tutors and the network rail staff looking after me everyday

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

    • Very due to it started in 2005 it has a good strong structure and everything is set out

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

    • We receive support everyday no matter whether it's in the classroom or not the tutors are always happy to help

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

    • My employer offers a lot of support and you always know where to go to find it

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

    • It could be more due to living away from home in the first year you don't need to buy much but the costs to get home are expensive

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There are always games nights and other out of work activities that you can participate in

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The programme is very good and I can see a good career path ahead of me

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

    • Just be yourself and don't try to act over confident

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

May 2016

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