Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I spend three days a week doing a City & Guilds Level 2 course in Electrical Installations at Northbrook college. For the other two days of the week I come into work and take part in jobs with the day electricians in my department and help with jobs they are given.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have gained a level 3 NVQ in electronics and a Level 2 NVQ in electrical instalation, at work I am constantly developing my tool skills and communication skills.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The program is great, I enjoy going to work and college and look forward to the time with GSK ahead of me.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by GSK?
  • I feel very valued, I am treated as an equal and people dont ask me to do tasks I do not want to.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure is good, Its a good mix of college and on the site training which helps develop both my theoretical and practical knowledge.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My training provider is always there if i need help but I have not had to deal with them yet.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • GSk always treat me well and support me with college books and tools, they are always there to help me and my boss always checks on me to see how im doing.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • yes it does, I can happily pay my rent and car and other expenses and have money left over to spend freely.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are often work days out at different events or places as well as trups away to training courses.

    10/10

  • 9. Would you recommend GSK to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • I look forward to going to work and am getting a brilliant start to my career at a young age.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to GSK?
  • Put as much effort as you can into the application form as this is one of the most vital pieces of information they will have about you before they see you.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

August 2016


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