Signalling Design Review

by Network Rail

Rating

8.2/10

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

As an apprentice for network rail, rather than going on day release we go to a designated training school for block periods. Outside training we spend our time with a team. Working on track doing daily tasks.

9/10

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

I have learnt and developed many engineering skills learning everything required for the S&T. It also develops social and teamwork skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy every minute of the apprenticeship and think it's taking me into a long and fruitful career.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

We are possibly the most valued part of the maintenance side of the company. many employees are former apprentices and we are treated as the future of the railway.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

very well. we have pre planned blocks of training

8/10

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

As much as we need. only ever an email away from guidance from instructors or other staff

7/10

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

same as above

8/10

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

we are paid for more than most apprenticeships so very well!