Electrical & Instrumentation tech Apprentice Review

by National Grid

Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am an Electrical & Instrumentation tech apprentice. Currently I am training in my Btec Level 3 & NVQ level 2. These qualifications are needed for me to work as a full employee.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have, this is because of the qualifications I am training in.

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

    • I enjoy the practical applications of the job as well as some theory based information.

    9/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

    • I feel as though national grid look after me as a human being & not just an employee. This means my safety is regarded just as much as any others.

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

    • It is organised well & kept on target

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • We recieve as much support is needed & some.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We recieve as much support is needed & some.

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

    • The salary is very good for an apprenticeship & for me whom has to commute from london it is very good.

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

    • Yes I can go & do other things after work with my collegues such as going to the gym

    10/10
  • 9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because of the amount of support & training that is provided by the company as well as the good rate of pay.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?

    • Prove your worth to the company & show that you know the technical side of things as well as there practical aspects

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

May 2016

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