Apprentice wind turbine technician Review

by Siemens Gamesa

Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

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

    • I have learnt and increased a lot of my maths skills and I have learnt a lot about electronics and engineering.

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

    • I really enjoy my apprenticeship as it has allowed me to learn a lot of new things and meet many new people.

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

    • Our programme is very organised with the company providing us with accommodation and travel.

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

    • The support from my employer is very good. We get reviews every 10 weeks and we can contact them very quickly and easily.

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

    • We receive a lot of support from our provider and are encouraged to do well in our studies.

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

    • I am still at college full time so we have not gone to site but we are always looking at how the things we are learning will relate to our work.

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • As a group all the apprentices are good friends and we often go out together.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Siemens Gamesa to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I feel this is a very good company with a lot of support. The industry is also a very good industry to get into and a good place to start a career.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens Gamesa?

    • Work had and you will do well. The company rewards people well, who are good.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Kingston upon Hull

February 2020

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