Electrical maintenance Review

by AWE

Rating

8/10

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

My role is electrical maintenance and this means that I will test, inspect, isolate and repair existing circuits. On a day to day basis I complete projects such as wiring lighting circuits or bending and cutting metal and PVC conduit. I also work with trunking and cable trays.

8/10

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

I have learned many new skills during my time here such as how to terminate wires and wire distribution boards. I have also learned how to cut and bend metal and PVC conduit or simply strip wires. I have learned how to use the testing kits such as multi-meters multifunctional tester, proving units and voltage indicators.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the program a lot as I am learning a plethora of new skills which i can put into practice easily within the workshop or eventually when I go on site.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The program is quite well organised as I complete tasks one by one which teach me skills that I need for future tasks and they are enjoyable. Having college one day a week also works quite well and the way it is structured is very good.

8/10

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

I receive many benefits and support methods that are provided to me to be used whenever I feel I need it. There is also a pastoral within the workshop that I can go talk to if I am concerned with something.

8/10

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

I receive enough help from them whenever i need it as if i am stuck on a problem i feel i can go to them for support and help with getting over it.

7/10

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

I feel the qualification makes me seem more competent in my job and work on jobs confidently as I know what I am doing.

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 unsure I think there might be.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend AWE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I believe it is a good place to start within a career as it allows you to practically utilise your skills everyday and improve them ready for site whilst also giving you a good qualification and a job.

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

Be patient things take a while before you fully get into the role and job but it is worth it in the end. There will be many presentations and briefings.