Signalling Technician Apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

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

    • First line faulting and maintenance of signalling equipment

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

    • Yes, various communication, teamwork and direct engineering skills related to my role.

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

    • Very, its very beneficial and the training sets me up perfectly for my role following my apprenticeship.

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

    • The programme is very well organised. all my training courses are booked and travel provided to ensure ease of access to these.

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

    • Great levels of support, from 12 week reviews with my line manager to the feeling I am always able to access support and guidance.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • There is always the ability to contact regarding work towards my qualifications

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Very much so, without my training courses and qualifications I would not learn the role I perform as quickly or efficiently.

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • During the initial training period at westwood, there were various sporting and social facilities.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • .

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

    • Apply, its a great opportunity to be in a career for life.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

East Midlands

February 2019

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