Rating

8.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Electrification and plant engineering apprentice-This involves learning specific academic subjects in the academy for the first year of my apprenticeship which I can then transfer my knowledge into practical work on the railway in years 2 and 3

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my mathematics knowledge m, also my practical practices have also improved

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy the programme, it has a good background and it is recognised as one of the best by many

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?
  • I feel valued a lot due to the tutors and the network rail staff looking after me everyday

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very due to it started in 2005 it has a good strong structure and everything is set out

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • We receive support everyday no matter whether it's in the classroom or not the tutors are always happy to help

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer offers a lot of support and you always know where to go to find it

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It could be more due to living away from home in the first year you don't need to buy much but the costs to get home are expensive

    6/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are always games nights and other out of work activities that you can participate in

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The programme is very good and I can see a good career path ahead of me


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
  • Just be yourself and don't try to act over confident


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

May 2016


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