Track apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Track apprentice, carrying out maintainance tasks to keep the railway running

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Personal skills in the first year with shared accommodation. Time keeping skills staying to a routine and handing in coursework. And technical skills in the work place

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The first year is an amazing experience with interesting fun people

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • I feel a valued member of network rail as I can bring develop skills with them and become a team member

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Coursework is straight forward and well explained

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Babcock offer guidance on the coursework

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My depot staff are always willing to help

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • The wage given is sensible and allows you to learn how to budget

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

    • In the first year yes there is

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's a great life experience and sets you up with a career

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?

    • Be honest, be yourself and be confident

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

April 2016

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