Apprentice wind turbine technician Review

by Siemens Gamesa

Rating

8.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • In the first year of the apprenticeship you spend it at north Lindsey college, with monthly visits to the training centre in hull

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed knowledge behind electronics and electrical skill I came to this apprenticeship with practical skills in these areas but limited theory experience.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the programme, and I am really looking forward to getting away from college and getting on site to progress in this field

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

    • It’s structured very well with you spending a year/ 18 months at college with frequent visits to the training centre to keep you in touch with the company.

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

    • Support is readily available from the employer, via email phone calls and visits to college.

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

    • Any information we require/request is usually provided with no hassle and explained well. A couple of our tutors from the college go above and beyond what they are required to do.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The qualifications we will get will ensure we have the foundation knowledge and advanced knowledge that will put us in a great position when we first get on-site

    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 believe there is extra-curricular activities available for example some of the apprentices have set up a 6 a side football team that take part in weekly games

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Siemens take real interest in the people they employ. The company really looks after there employees. The career opportunity’s available are great with encouraged support for you to progress.

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

    • Be yourself, be confident in yourself and do your research.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Aberdeen, UK

February 2020

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