Electrical Power Network Engineer Review

On the job learning consists of being part of a new department every 4-6 months to help me gain an appreciation of what each department does. The university side consists of a 2 year course at Aston university. There is also training provided my National Grid in Eakring where we learn how the industry works and how to engage with stakeholders.

Yes. This apprenticeship has really helped me to get an appreciation towards the electrical industry and how they manage to handle unforeseen events. I also feel that this apprenticeship has further pushed me out my comfort zone as i am required to step up and for fill public speaking roles at careers events.

Currently i am enjoying it as i have had an engineering background at college and this apprenticeship has helped to deepen my knowledge and understanding of the principles used. The other people on the apprenticeship are amazing too as they are always willing to assist with work and they are also so easy to get on with.

The programme is extremely structured as we have a master plan that is updated by the new talent team. If we have external training, on job training and university it is all scheduled in on there. The induction was amazing as it covered everything we needed to know and there were no questions left to ask

National Grid as my employer are always willing to help. Not only the people I report to but everyone around the building are willing to help push you in the right direction. I know if i require any assistance im able to go to my boss and she will know someone who is able to help

I am enjoying the lectures at Aston, however the lecturers are not from the same background as us. Also the university doesn't provide past exam papers for us to use. The quality of training provided by National Grid is amazing as they provide training courses for the trainers, and the trainers are specialists in their field of work.

While i am still on the apprenticeship i feel that i am being exposed to more area of the industry and this is helping widen my knowledge about not only my job role but the possibility's that are available across the industry. Most things i have learned at university are able to be applied in some way to the workplace

yes. There are schools and collages that host STEM days where National Grid go along to help host and participate in. As an apprentice it is desired that i go and help out at these events as i am closer to the target audience in ace meaning i am more likely to be able to answer their questions and help guide them towards the apprenticeship scheme

Yes

National Grid look after their staff extremely well in my opinion and it opens so many doors within the industry. The training provided is second to none and i can see myself staying here for a very long time. The management team are also very good with answering anything you ask and never make you feel bad for not knowing something or making silly misstates

Be passionate about the industry, always be willing to learn and make new contacts where ever you can. put yourself out there to complete as much as you can as there are so many opportunities. Prepare for some tough competition, do not hesitate, and just be confident in your ability.