Electrical fitter apprentice Review

I am an electrical fitter so I work on lighting circuits testing operating lighting systems, fire alarms, installing lighting.

Ship and marine knowledge, basic electrical knowledge

Sometimes there is a lack of work and alot of it is not as electrical based as I require to learn.

I move sections every 3 months so that is good to get different experiences working on different jobs in different environments. Alot of the time the jobs are just watching or really basic jobs that you would need no electrical experience for. Some fitters you work with feel no obligation to explain things to you or let you do any work just watch

I receive support from my apprentice manager alot and that is always really good but as for putting me in places I can actually learn no.

A little bit of support is received in terms of giving you time to complete coursework but no support in terms of giving you jobs where you can fill out your requirements of the coursework.

I don't feel I have learnt a sufficient amount yet to work alone on jobs and know what I am doing

There are no social activities but there are Christmas work parties in most placements

Yes

Because the pay is better than most other apprenticeships, you get a qualification at the end and the first year you get paid for just going to college.

Try to be punctual, hardworking and do the nvq coursework consistently from the start so it won't pile up on you.