telecoms appentice 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:

Telecoms apprentice. first 6 months is residential course in Coventry. great accommodation, great food and facilities. classroom based with hands-on workshops also.

10/10

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

learnt new hand skills and developed old. currently doing EAL and NVQ courses, as well as ILM

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

incredibly. best thing ive ever done. much better than university.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

completely. they know we are the future of the company

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

extremely well structured and complete guidance is given throughout

10/10

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

there are training facilitators on hand all day to help, and will stay late in the evening if you require extra help

10/10

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

constant support. all members of staff are helpful and friendly

10/10

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

£670 a month is very hard to live on. especially with a mortgage and bills to pay. It would've been much better to receive slightly more. being this broke is extremely stressful.

1/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

lots to do, lots to keep you busy.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

amazing experience so far, and seems like there is a great future ahead.

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

the more you put in, the more you will get out. make sure you know your information about what you've applied for when you go to the interview.