Apprentice Review

Working under the supervision of an electrician doing various electrical jobs. This ranges from working in domestic properties to working in commercial and industrial settings. The standard day starts at 8:00 on site and ends at 16:00, there is often the opportunity to do more hours but it is not forced.

Working here has taught me to be more independent and to believe in myself more. It has also helped me with my writing as you need to be able to put your thoughts down on paper when doing your college work. But mostly in has improved my dexterity with a multitude of tools.

Although at times I have struggled with the work I have enjoyed my apprenticeship this far. This job does give you great work satisfaction, as it is very rewarding to look at what you've built or see something you have wired turn on. Overall I have greatly enjoyed my apprenticeship

When I joined we did block release for college, and I struggled with this as it was hard to remember what you were doing at college three months ago. Our year did have a bit of a hectic time with our college but that was from forces outside of sse's control, overall the course is well structured (normally)

Whenever I've needed help they have always been accomodating.

Our college struggled to give us all the help we needed or inform us of what to prepare for, this was manly because off staffing issues. The NVQ staff at the college where always very helpful and informative, even though I did struggle alot with that side of the course they where able to explain it to me.

Although the skills taught at college are not 1 for 1 what you are doing out on the job they do help you understand the basics for the practical side of things. The academic side of things taught at the college do help you understand the day to day of what you are doing by having an understanding of the science behind it.

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The general mood of people at the company is great, the management for better or worse do take an interest in what you do and how you are doing. The people you work with day to day are friendly and you have a good laugh. But most importantly the work is interesting and gives you different challenges to overcome every day.

Being safe at work isn't a joke, take it seriously and you will be in good footing. Do you college work as soon as you can, it's saves you from alot of grief down the line.