Substation Apprentice Review

by National Grid

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10

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

maintenance and inspection of substation equipment

10/10

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

yes, every day i am challenged to learn something new

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the training aspect as well as all of my on job tasks

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

I feel like i am a fairly valued member although i cannot fulfill merole until i am fully trained, at this moment in time i can only assist but i do understand why i cannot carry out some tasks alone

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the program is structures to a good level although sometimes there are organisational issues, for example, the program is changed but the origional andnew trainers are not informed.

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Plenty, if i ever have a question no trainer has ever not had time to explain or re-run through something with me.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I recieve enough support from my employer although i dont spend that much time working with them.

9/10

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

the salary is more than satisfactory for me.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

there are enough oppurtunities for me outside of work.