Electrical engineer Review

by Thames Water

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Reacting to alarms from the soccer and then going to the pumping station to fix the problem

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have developed an understanding of electrics from knowing to nothing to having a decent understanding

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy it

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I think it's organised OK, the work side is good but I think the college isn't organised that well

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

    • Plenty, my manager is really good at offering support

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I feel like we receive a decent amount but I haven't taken any extra support so can't judge on the quality

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I think it is not all that relevant to what we do but it certainly helps me understand things when again work

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's good

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?

    • Make sure you're clear of the qualification and what you can do afterwards

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Oxford

March 2024

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