Apprentice rail technician Review

by Govia Thameslink Railway

Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Fixing and maintaining trains so that they're fit for service, faults will be fixed on routine exams.

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

    • I've learnt various new skills, from pneumatic systems, regenerative braking with AC motors and how the industry works as a whole

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The programme is good and you work with a lot of interesting people

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

    • The organisation is okay but with all apprenticeships with big companies it could be improved

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

    • The employer helps out where they can and will make sure that you feel like you're not ignored

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • There could be more support in terms of days to complete the work required for college and if you are doing HNC qualifications at the same time But it's manageable if you can plan the work in to your schedule

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The qualification helps to gain a better understanding of the job and gain more knowledge on systems that I work on

    9/10
  • 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 there is activities such as football teams and there are many social gatherings throughout the year to meet up with work colleagues

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Govia Thameslink Railway to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a good company to work for with a lot of opportunities to progress and learn

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Govia Thameslink Railway?

    • Research the company and gain a knowledge of how the company works as a whole so that you can ask questions at the interview, show a genuine interest in the job you're applying for

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Croydon, UK

January 2020

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