apprentice electrician Review

by Charles River

Rating

6.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

looking after the facilities around our sites. for example, running electrical cables, servicing mechanical equipment, repairing motors etc.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

yes i have learnt other skills that my course didn't cover. for example, mechanical work, fixing pumps, motors and even some plumbing jobs that need doing.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i enjoy my job as i help keep the building up and running for the scientists to do their jobs

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the programme with my college isnt the most organised as there has been plenty of change in staff.

5/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

i recieve a lot of support from my employer, anything i need for my course i know that i will have a lot of help.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

not a lot of support in recent times but towards the end of my course i am receiving more.

5/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

a lot of the works carried out on site are electric based so my knowledge from my college course has helped me massively when it comes to the knowledge side to it.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

I'm not sure if there are any.

3/10

9a. Would you recommend Charles River to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

very helpful company with my course and you can be proud of the job as you help keep the building running for the others to do their job.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Charles River?

take every opportunity you get. knowledge is endless!