Electrical Maintenance Apprentice Review

by EDF

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • As an apprentice you are expected to shadow a tradesman whilst they complete a job, interacting and asking questions where appropriate.

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

    • I have improved my communication, practical hand skills and obtained a deeper understanding of the systems I have been working on.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The programme can be challenging but thoroughly enjoyable.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by EDF?

    • I am encouraged and supported by the company, with my overall value increasing as my experience increases.

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is well organised/structured with a lot of the responsibility put on the apprentice to maintain standards.

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

    • Support is there for me if I require it.

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

    • Support is there for me if I require it.

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

    • Salary/package is sufficient at current level.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There are opportunities to represent EDF at science shows, school visits and careers' days

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Its an enjoyable, challenging, interesting and rewarding apprenticeship scheme.

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

    • Work hard from day one and it will pay off later down the line.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

April 2017

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