Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Currently at college for the first year/term until June 2016. The college consists of monday-friday attendance and a variety of lessons including electronics, hydraulics, wind turbine theory and mathematics.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Improved on theory skills and learned many new practical skills such as basic electronics, hand fitting and maintenance skills.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the majority of the lessons however the group is large and some teachers in practical lessons have became frustrated with the large group. However most theories lessons are excellent.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?
  • Very valued, our manager [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] pays close attention to the group and is always open to issues problems and answers questions without hesitation.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program is well structured and has been made very clear to us how we will progress multiple times. We had a thorough induction day where everything was explained to us and we were made fully aware of how the program would develop. There was also a parents evening where we were further informed on the course structure.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • As we are still in college we have not yet yet participated in anything with the training provider directly. However in college we are reasonably well supported by the course leader.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As we are still in college we have not yet yet participated in anything with the training provider directly. However in college we are reasonably well supported by the course leader.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • For an apprenticeship the salary is good, we earn £10060 per year for attending college. However for personal costs I have found myself having to budget a lot more than anticipated. The salary does increase in later years though.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • At this moment in time no.

    1/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The apprenticeship has a high success rate and is enjoyable, and due to the nature of the industry you will learn a lot of new skills in a developing industry.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?
  • The job is a manual job. You need to be physically fit and able to cope in a stressful environment. If you are able then it is excellent but the apprenticeship may not be for everyone.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North East

January 2016


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