Apprentice Fitter Review

by UK Power Networks

Rating

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

    • I am an electrical fitter and my day to day involves carrying out maintenances on mainly oil filled switch gear in secondary substations and 11kv switchrooms in primary substations.

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

    • I have gotten a lot better at hand skills and working as a team.

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

    • I enjoy the work and I enjoy the people.

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

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

    • Lots from managers and co workers.

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

    • A lot, from managers.

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

    • It helps me a lot because I understand my job more and how to stay safe whilst doing so.

    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.)

    • Yes, many.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend UK Power Networks to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great company, great people, great fun.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UK Power Networks?

    • Research the company as your knowledge is tested in the interview stage.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

February 2019

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