Rail for London Infrastructure Apprentice Review

by Transport for London

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.6/10

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

Shadowing employees on various placements to get a duet her understanding of the job I will undertake upon completion of the apprenticeship. If not on placement I am on training courses or at college

6/10

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

I have gained general knowledge on the railway however no specific skills have been developed as of yet.

4/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

When completing work and getting hands on experience it is very enjoyable however there have been many slow days where nothing happens and little experienced is gained. Those days are less enjoyable

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The college is difficult to work with however recently there have been some personnel changes that I have not been able to witness the changes yet so am unaware of any improvements.

4/10

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

Support is always offered and weekly checkups are made from management whilst on placement

8/10

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

Management at the college were very helpful however my class have struggled with some of the teaching staff and believe they are not up to the standard we should have.

5/10

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

No real useful knowledge has been gained from the qualification so far from the training provider however we have only had two introductory blocks at college.

5/10

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.)

Many extra curricular activities are advertised to us on a weekly basis.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Transport for London to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It will provide a career for life

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Transport for London?

Be sure to show off your strengths and state your value to the organisation