Test Technician Apprentice Review

My role is to investigate failing products and suggest ways to try to fix them. This involves reading test results, carrying out testing of your own, writing reports, gaining product knowledge and sometimes performing fixes yourself. It uses problem solving skills and requires conducting investigations in a systematic approach.

problem solving, report writing, reading circuit diagrams, networking with others, workload management in terms of priority lists,

as well as the work being rewarding there are always opportunities to get involved in projects and apprentice team building events.

As this is the first year of the apprenticeship being offered there were a few bumps in the road however they should be ironed out for the new starters.

Support is always given when asked for it. It comes down to being the best advocate for yourself and asking for help when help is needed rather than waiting for it to come to you.

Given a lot of space to manage your own workload, and support is given when needed. they are always on hand in the classroom or through email to answer questions

In college you are learning the theory and in work you put the theory into action.

We have enrichment teams that are side projects that the apprentices take on. It's up to you how involved you get in them but benefit you when knowing who to go to. there are many activities that go on outside of work that are advertised on notice boards such as sports teams and socials.

Yes

the community is very welcoming and supportive.

ask questions, you are there to learn and everyone is more than willing to help or share their own experiences