Electrical fitter Review

As an apprentice I rotate sections within my workplace every 3 months and therefore the tasks that I undertake vary. At this moment in time I have been mainly been carrying out electrical maintenances, ensuring that all components and equipment are healthy and ready to be used. This includes visual inspections and various testing techniques.

Over the course of my apprenticeship I have definitely learned some new skills. This was my first full time job after I had left school and showed me what working in industry was like. As a result, I have gained some vital communication skills, along with ability to work with others and learn from them.

I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship programme and have done for the two and a half years I have been participating in it. I have met some great new people over that course, whom I would happily call friends. As well as this, I wake up every morning not dreading the thought of work, but rather looking forward to seeing what I might learn today.

I believe my apprenticeship is a very well structured programme. It was detailed on the job application and then again on my contract, showing me exactly how I progress through my 3-4 year apprenticeship. As well as this, over the first 2 years I have had regular updates regarding any changes to my apprenticeship programme and this has kept me well in the loop.

Over the course of my 4 year apprenticeship I have received great continuous support from my company and the colleges that have been chosen to educate me. Any queries I may have I always feel comfortable going to my line manager and asking. By doing so I always get the support I need and in the way that I need it.

Over my apprenticeship programme I have and will be working towards different college qualifications, spending my time between 2 campuses. I enjoy my time at college and always feel that I am well supported and well educated. I feel comfortable asking for any additional support when necessary and always receive this from my training provider.

The qualifications that I will achieve through my training provider will help me in my day to day job massively. In this courses I am learning the fundamentals of the components and equipment that I will be using on a day to day basis. Therefore by understanding exactly how they work, I can perform my job at the highest level.

Unfortunately, I am unaware of any such extra curricular activities that my company carry out and offer to us. I would not be against the idea of starting such a thing as I believe it could help work on work relationships and improve team working. However, it has not been a problem not having any such activities so far.

Yes

I have thoroughly enjoyed my 2 and a half years so far at Babcock. I believe that the training has been to a good standard, both on site and from our training provider and I have learned a great amount so far in my programme. I therefore believe it is a great platform for anyone to begin their career and would definitely recommend it.

I would definitely tell them to research a bit about the company and understand what it is they do. I would also tell them to research a bit about what they would be doing and what being an electrical fitter, for example, entails on the daily basis. With this information I believe they would be more equipped to starting life off in Babcock.