Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Majority of time is spent at a depot on various placements, learning how each department runs. Some days involve training at Network Rail's centre in Gosport.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I've learnt a lot of new skills while on the scheme, and am also now reasonably experienced in some of the jobs that are part of working on the railway.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I do enjoy the programme, it has been a highly beneficial experience, I have learnt a lot and have gained a lot of experience that will be useful post-apprenticeship.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?
  • The company are incredibly helpful and value both myself and other employees at the same level.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very structured. Courseds are an integral part of the scheme (training done at network rail's training centre in Gosport in Years 2-3), and experience with the various departments is organised at the depot.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • An appropriate amount of support is given while on training courses.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Manager and staff in the depot are very supportive. A lot of help is given if needed.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Salary meets my current needs, although it can be difficult to live on if you have a lot of bills to pay monthly.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes - however at present have not used many.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a very good company to work for, with lots of internal opportunities and jobs available post-apprenticeship.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
  • Be prepared for a lot of coursework, however the 3 years and all the coursework does prove beneficial in the long run, as success can guarantee you a job at the end of the scheme.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Greater London

May 2016


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