apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Since beginning I have worked along side the technical team and have now integrated into the team and earnt my place there.

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

    • I have a number if new qualifications and my depot has sent me on other training courses to make me one of the more competent people within the team.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • the programme is defiantly worth doing

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • they know the value of my skills here and often put them to use as long as I am confident in what I am doing.

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

    • the training is excellent however having to go to and from Gosport from Leeds for training is a pain, it would be better if there where more training centres available for apprentices.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • enough

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

    • enough

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

    • I am 19, have 3 cars and my own house on my apprentice wage so I would say as long as you are smart with your money it isn't a struggle.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • yes however I don't attend often

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • good apprenticeship, good money and a good future

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?

    • just be logical, think with common sense and be truthful throughout.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yorkshire & The Humber

February 2018

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