Apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an apprentice and on a normal day i get the bus to work and take control of my education in doing my essays and tasks given to us by our teachers

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

    • Yes I have learned a lot of skills such as electrical wiring

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

    • I enjoy it a lot making new friends and learning new skills on a daily basis

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

    • I don't feel very valued at the moment but u can see that I will be when my course is complete

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

    • It is organised most of the times in such times like travel arrangements

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

    • You receive a high amount of support if needed and the instructors are very helpful

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

    • Not as much as I would want but not much they can do

    6/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • I do find myself scraping for pennies at the end of every month

    4/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • It's not the best place to be located as not much to do around the accommodation

    5/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it's a fun experience and making loads new friends

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

    • Just put your head down and get it done then the time will fly by

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

May 2016

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