Rating

6.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Installing and maintaining electrical circuits and items in a accordance with the with addition regulations.

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have learnt many skills to do with my trade and now see myself as happy to work alone doing my own electrical work. I have also gained many life skills that will help me going forward in my career.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy learning day to day and being able to better myself.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I have been a bit messed around during my programme with no real organisation to plan my learning for many months during my apprenticeship.However, recently I have seen progress in the organisation of my programme.

    4/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I do not receive a lot of support from the hierarchy of my employer with contact being quite hard to gain with the upper ladder members.

    3/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My training provider and especially my college however have been great and have treated me very well.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I believe my training provider educates me very well with my learning in college showing in my work.

    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.)
  • Not really, there aren't really enough people in my work to gain sports teams however I do believe I have met a lot of good people who have helped me. I also do spend occasional recreational time with my colleagues which helps build a team bond.

    6/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Equans to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because even though I believe it could be much better managed from the hierarchy of the company especially in my sector. They have given me a great opportunity to start a career and for that I believe any company is worth being recommended.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Equans?
  • Make sure your place of work is adequate for your learning and that you will be doing things day to day that will help your progress.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering, Construction

Manchester

March 2020


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