Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I enjoy working hands on, and I am looking forward to being able to take my own jobs out after my apprenticeship.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Before beginning this apprenticeship I did not have knowledge of the oil and gas industry, but not working on site I can do so with knowledge and confidence.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy the National Grid led courses as these are relevant to what I will be doing on site. I find it easier to absorb information relevant to me.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?
  • I am always involved in tasks on site, and recieve feedback for anything I do off job.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure has improved since I have started. As I was part of the first group to use this structure of course there was a few problems, but all handled well.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • The National Grid courses are thorough and have good, useful content.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • All National Grid staff I have encountered will go out of there way to ensure I understand something and to make me feel part of the team.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary is comfortable, however when I qualify, I may need to move closer to site to eliminate high fuel costs.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • 7/10

  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • This is a good apprenticeship with opportunities to move up the career ladder towards management.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
  • If not successful at first application, I would recommend to try again as this is definitely worth while waiting for.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

September 2013


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