Apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

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

    • Apprentice Technician. Going out with teams for regular maintenance and assisting them with the tasks.

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

    • I have learnt the basic theory work with out in the work experience with time to come.

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

    • I enjoy it a lot. There is lots of experience to be learnt off all staff.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • Yes I do feel valued everyone is treated the same and that you can approach anyone and speak with them.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Yes it is organised with a very well structured course. You are updated regularly with what you are required to do.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • If you require any additional support it is there for if and when you need it.

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

    • If you have any problem you are freely able to go and speak with anyone about it with confidence.

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

    • Salary can be a bit challenging it could be raised a little bit to meet the demands of inflation. And if you require to rent a house support with that.

    6/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes there are with this job it will open up doors.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I feel it will be good career choice in that you will gain a wealth of experience.

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

    • Make sure you know what you are going to talk about and be yourself and not act differently to what you are.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering, Information Technology

South West

March 2018

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