Rating

9.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an apprentice tunneller working predominately assisting the fitters and fabricators. Day to day work involves welding, burning, maintenance of plant, and taking stick.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to weld, cut metal with burning gear, repair machinery and many other skills besides.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I'd do it for free.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Costain?
  • I feel very valued by Costain.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My training provider maintains contact.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A good amount. I am given the opportunity to progress in the areas I want to.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I make enough money to pay for costs but not enough to save. It is well for an apprenticeship though.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There will be once I am a trained fitter.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I recommend Costain because they are health and safety conscious and pay subsistence.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Costain?
  • Find the area where you can provide the most value to the company.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

March 2016


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