Track Maintenance Operative Apprentice Review

My job title is Track Maintenance Operative, at this moment in time I am learning the skills to gain the first part of the qualification, this includes time spent in lecturers. Interactions are with my class colleagues and cohort colleagues in fitness classes. In the evenings most days we are doing assignments.

I have developed a lot of practical skills so far , which I will be able to apply to real situations also using the Network rail principles during the course to enforce good practice.

I am really enjoying the program it has given me the chance to learn new skills and develop current ones. The culture is one driven by safety. It has met my expectations

We have reviews with Network Rail to check our progress during the course and how we are doing.

It is organised ok but the units are a little spread out and it can be hard doing half days here and there. Or worse large gaps. Other than that all support and training is excellent.

We receive as much support as we ask for outside of lectures, if we require it there is a large support network available.

I receive a good amount of support from my employer again the support is there depending on if we ask for it.

At this moment in time it covers all costs however when I move to depot the first years salary is not large enough to cover all costs which is something echoed by all apprentices.

There are plenty of volunteering opportunities and fundraisers in collaboration with other charities including the National Trust and Barnardo's

Yes

Because Network Rail are a brilliant company providing plenty of training and advice. They are investing a lot of time , money and resources into the apprentices because as they know they are the future of the workforce.

Apply early with plenty of time , prepare all materials well in advances on interviews, on assessment day present yourself well and ask plenty of questions.