Apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

6.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working with high voltages, responsible for safety of substations that carry high voltages. Making sure power is constant and protected to over head lines

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Gained experience in substations, in the process of gaining valuable qualifications

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

    • I extremely enjoy the programme

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

    • I feel valued very much so however i will feel more of an asset once i gain further knowledge.

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

    • The programme can be more organised more hands on experience would be essential,pts learning course would be valuable.

    4/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I feel i do recirve adequate training but however i would like more training to help drill every bit of information i need.

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

    • My employer supports me a fair bit

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

    • Not too well at all, thevdepot i work at is close to my home if it were any further i wouldnt bevable to cope with the cost of travelling

    2/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Not much sports activities at all

    1/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Network rail has great job security

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

    • Be honest and work as a team, be outgoing.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

April 2017

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