S&T Review

by Network Rail

Rating

6.1/10

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

My role was to observe and assist gaining knowledge and requiring evidence for coursework for the apprenticeship program.

7/10

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

Yes it is a great being part of a team as well as learning and developing new skills in the specific job role

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the program only downside is the travel when put on courses in Westwood and Sultan in Portsmouth

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Not the best organised being told different things by every tutor as well as the organisation of the courses hasn’t been well planned with confusion throughout the programme.

3/10

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

A good amount of support.

8/10

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

Depends who you get some can be great others can be unhelpful and it feels like they want you to fail.

5/10

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

A decent amount depending in what area you are in.

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.)

Yes a lot of charity.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great opportunity and meeting new people in a job for life hopefully at the end if you work hard.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?

Do bits of work as you go along don’t leave it all till last minute.