Electrical Engineering Apprentice Review

by Schneider Electric

Rating

7.6/10

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

As an apprentice, you will spend time in various departments around the Schneider office that you are based at. I am currently in the customer satisfaction and quality team. Therefore, my current job is to monitor and manage different projects concerning quality across our power products product range.

9/10

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

Yes, while being in the office I have developed existing skills. Unfortunately, I haven't much chance to visit site or go into the shopfloor during my apprenticeship where I could learn new skills (mostly due to covid).

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy a more practical/hands-on role. Most of my placements haven't been practical roles (yet). I will be moving into a practical role next.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The apprenticeship program itself is very structured. Mine was disrupted by Covid. New ways of working might change the structure in the future.

10/10

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

You will receive as much support as you ask for. No issues there.

10/10

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

First-year at college wasn't a very good experience due to lectures leaving or not knowing what to do, but, this was quickly changed when a new head of department was appointed.

7/10

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

My role consists of a Level 3 BTEC in Electrical Engineering and an NVQ. The NVQ is aimed more towards electrical testing with a bit of health & safety. The BTEC is a more general all-round electrical course where bits of it you will use and bits you won't.

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.)

Before Covid, there used to be social events, such as Christmas parties, social events, and more. Since then there have been quizzes and well-being sessions going on.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it is a good place to start off in the electrical industry and have a good industry-known brand name on your CV. In addition, Schneider is a good place to work with plenty of opportunities.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?

Be confident and be passionate about wanting to learn electrical. Also, gain background knowledge of the company and the companies they have acquired to become what they are now, your interviewer will be impressed with that.