Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My job title is apprentice repair specialist, I am learning to repair and diagnose faults with circuit boards. My responsibilities include looking after my provided workspace and equipment, as well as asking questions to further improve my skills and knowledge

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Since I started, I have been trained as a repair specialist to IPC standard, and have gained the relevant qualification for this. This course was provided by my company. I have also greatly extended my skills wit the use of soldering equipment and tools

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I highly enjoy my programme, the work I do is interesting and different every day, the team I work with are open and helpful, and the atmosphere within the company is very friendly

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?
  • I feel I am appreciated within the company, my co-workers and manager ask me to complete tasks that are more and more important, and show appreciation when they are completed, whether verbally or in the form of a reward

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme was made very clear to me at the start of the course, and all of the resources that I would require are available to me at all times. I have the time to study for my college course, as well as support from my manager and mentor

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My mentor provides me with constant support and availability for support throughout my time at work and college. If there are any questions, concerns or issues, then my mentor helps to the best of their ability

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer provides me with as much support as possible, ranging from extra study-time if required, to additional training, or software/programs that will help with my training in college and work.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary has exceeded my expectations at Siemens, and I am very happy with the wage I'm given. My living and travel costs are very low as I live close to work, and so the wage I am paid is more than sufficient

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are a lot of company events that I can get involved with, such as group excursions and training events. I have recently been involved in a volunteering initiative with local schools to present engineering.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The company provides a friendly, safe, hard-working atmosphere that is both motivating and inspiring. Along with the additional training possibilities and courses, Siemens provides the right training, experience and opportunities that I need


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?
  • The application process is very calm and relaxed, the online assessments can be challenging, but the interviews are quite fun and interesting. Starting with Siemens is definitely a good choice, and I would definitely recommend it to future apprentices


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2016


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