Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • As an apprentice My role is to understand and learn the various jobs required to perform electrical maintenance on a nuclear powerstation. I need to understand the procedures to be followed and the quality and behavioural expectations as well.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my fault finding skills, Human performance skills, communication skills and confidence with many aspects of my life.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoyed the residential part to the apprenticeship program, 2 years semi-independant living away from home was a great experience. At times it was hard, but looking back it was brilliant. The hands on experience in the training centres down on HMS Sultan where good.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by EDF?
  • I feel very valued, They have invested a lot into me, helped me develope as a person, and to develope new skills not only relevant to my job role but with a wider benefit to myself.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very structured, well known expectations and standards on what level I have to achieve. Easily understood.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I recieve as much support as I feel I require. I can always request futher training on areas I am struggling.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I recieve as much support as I feel I require. I can always request futher training on areas I am struggling.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Very good Salary / package. suitable for each level of apprenticeship, year 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 increases suit responsabilities

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Always various events on going, can be involved in my job role, and other various work groups.

    9/10

  • 9. Would you recommend EDF to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Very good employer, good benefits, well looked after, further career development opportunities


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EDF?
  • Work hard to understand as much as possible before applying. Visit the visitors centre and have a plant tour, try do some work experience here and build a basic knowlege of plant.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

June 2015


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