Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • first year I do both practical and theory working towards my qualifications and in the second and third year observe people in my depot learning the job and then going down to portmouth every 3 months for 2 week to do more theory and practical work to finish off my qualifications.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • yes electrical skills and knowledge have been greatly improved

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have learnt many things in the short time I have been on the course, made many friends and have had many valuble life experiences

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?
  • everyone is very considerate and help me out with all my qualifications which makes me feel like a valued employee

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • the first year was vey well organised and the second and third year is very inderpendent but most people will help you with placements

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • a lot of support is in place for me to succeed

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • they are very supportive

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • very well in the first year for me the second and third year pay is good but if you have to live on your own you can struggle

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • yes there are a lot of organisations that value you for this qualification

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • it is a well paid job with lots of oppurtunities and as a company they treat you well


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
  • bring a mini fridge for the first year and if you have a car I suggest you bring it down as you will need one to get around when not at work


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

April 2015


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