Engineering apprentice Review

by Southeastern Railway

Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Currently at collage more than the depot. But when I am at the depot I am assigned with a team to learn and contribute to exams on the trains.

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

    • I have learnt to create new drawings, both electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic. Learnt crucial skills that can help me in the future at the depot.

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

    • I love the program, I enjoy commuting to work and the time I have at work. It’s fun to learn new things and make new friends.

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

    • The program is well structured compared to others. I am happy with the way that this program is progressing.

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

    • Our employer visits regularly and I feel that he gives relevant feedback

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

    • They supply great support to all the apprentices, they help and support las much as they can and it really helps.

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

    • I feel that the training provider has enabled me to have the knowledge for the work that has to be carried out at southeastern. Although I also feel that some of the things we do has no relation to the railway industry and doesn’t affect my learning.

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • I havn’t been on the job too long but I believe there are football teams and other extra curricular events.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Southeastern Railway to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I feel that southeastern provides the best for its apprentices and it’s employees alike. They create an engaging working environment with the tools to enable students to excel into high jobs.

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

    • Try your hardest, pay attention and knuckle down with the collage work. It’s all worth it.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Ramsgate

February 2020

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