Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a network rail apprentice where I deal with high output track renewals learning to use machines that can maintain and renew parts of the railway

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt many new skills from using basic hand tools to learning the principals of mechanics

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my apprenticeship a lot as it is a challenge and constantly pushes my abilities

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?
  • I feel very valued and appreciated, the people at network rail have looked after me and made me feel included

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The organisation could use a bit of work, but it isn't bad. I do what is planned for me

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive a lot of support from my peers and my colleagues throughout all of my apprenticeship

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer give me everything I need to succeed in my apprenticeship and support all my decisions

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Apprentice wages are not the highest, but I am paid to learn, so I cannot complain.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are lots of opportunities outside of work, network rail encourage all kinds of activities

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Because it is a fantastic opportunity career wise and skill based learning for a company that is always needed


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?
  • Get your head down and get the work done as soon as possible, it benefits you greatly!


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2017


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