Electrician Review

In my role as an electrician I help maintain two structures, ensuring they are mechanically and electrically sound. Often carrying out electrical testing/inspection and finding ways to further improve the reliability and efficiency of the areas in which I work. I also help with street lighting and carrying out repairs.

Learnt how to work on and install electrical installations. Gained a good understanding of mechanical systems, how they work and how to maintain them.

I enjoyed my apprenticeship. My teachers at college were great and I enjoyed learning new skills.

The course was organised fairly well. Only downside was the changeover of training officers every so often and some of them were hard to communicate with.

I had regular meetings with my employer about how I was doing. Any issues I had they always listened and tried to resolve. One issue I had was not getting enough experience which I needed for the course, but my supervisor was superb in helping me get a different job role which gave me further experience to help me become competent in my role and enable me to complete the remainder of my course.

This varies on the training officer I had at the time. The last training officer was great and could see I was eager to finish the course and worked with me to get qualified. The training officers I had before weren’t as great unfortunately.

Huge difference. Without the course, I wouldn’t be competent in my role as an electrician. The qualification is essential for the line of work I’m in, mainly to ensure I’m working safely so I don’t risk inuring myself or others. It has also helped me to understand the importance of installing the right equipment in different/special locations.

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Costain can be a great place to work, with opportunities to progress and to make a career.

If you have an interest in construction/highways or learning new skills, costain is a great employer for this,