Apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

6.8/10

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

Year 2 CAPEX apprentice. I work with the team on track. Internally I interact with my team and my supervisor. There are no real external interactions. Only responsibility is to learn from my team leader.

7/10

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

I have learnt some railway specific competencies. I also did a BTEC in the first year.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The majority of the time the programme is enjoyable.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

I feel appreciated when I learn skills to help the team.

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The first year was very well organised but in the second year it was a bit difficult at the start as I was not sure who structured my training but that was sorted.

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Babcock is gives support when asked.

6/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive support from my team.

6/10

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

The salary is fine for me.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

In the first year there was but not after that.