ETP2 Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Planning outages on the National Grid sysstem

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

    • Many training courses on presentation skills

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

    • Extremely extremely hard work. ALthough many aspects are enjoyable, the apprenticeship does take over your life.

    6/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • I feel valued by my appropriate line managers.

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Whilst on training courses the program is very organised. When in the office no formal structure has been developed.

    5/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • A significant level of support is offered from members of the Aston team, although some teaching styles needs adapting.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • When in the office my team offers a large volume of support.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Extremely generous.

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

    • Encouraged to get involved with many outside things furthering development.

    10/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The opportunities for development are not limited.

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

    • Brush up on your maths skills before starting the foundation degree.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

January 2018

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