Apprentice Telecommunications Technician Review

by Network Rail

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Telecommunications Technician - Carrying out Faulting and Maintenance on railway telecommunications equipment in order to keep the railway running smoothly.

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

    • Performing Engineering Operation NVQ Level 2 Functional Skills Level 2 BTEC National Award in Engineering Level 3 Railway Engineering NVQ Level 3 ILM Level 2 ILM Level 3 Fibre and Copper Cable Jointing and other courses on relevant railway equipment.

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

    • the programme was very enjoyable and I would recommend it

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

    • I feel that I am very vauled

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

    • The programme is structured fairly well but there could be some improvements

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • There were there whenever I needed them

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

    • There were there whenever I needed them

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

    • The salary is appropriate

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

    • Health and Well being events such as cycle rides

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good Course and sets you up for a good career in the railway

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

    • Prepare for the interview and the online tests as they can be quite difficult.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Scotland

June 2016

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