OHL apprentice Review

by National Grid

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Rating

9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • i am an Overhead Line (OHL) apprentice. this involves climbing HV transmision towers to carry out maintanance on equipment.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • yes, i have learn't many useful skills in my time at national grid.

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • i very much enjoy my program as we are given a very indepth insight into our roles before we work on live conductors.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • i am made to feel valued by national grid as they take care of me and provide travel and accommodation.

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • i feel overall our program is well planned however sometimes i feel things can be unorganised.

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • i receive a suitable amount of support from the trainers.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • i feel i receive a lot of support from my employer in terms of accommodation and travel.

    7/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • yes.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • yes i am excited by the prospect of competing in the sailing challenge. however Eakring can feel quite isolated.

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • i already have as it is a good company to work for.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?

    • know your health and safety and be prepared to stay away from home.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South West

April 2015

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