higher apprentice Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Electrical building services, using cad, Dialux and Amtech. Working on moray firth and triton knoll offshore wind projects.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Currently completing a NVQ lv4 in engineering. completed PEO lv2 at college. have been on external courses for inventor and Revit. have been given training on Dialux and Amtech by work colleagues.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the work that I am doing and feel part of the team. I have been given lots of opportunities and have learnt a lot over the past 3 years.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

    • I feel I am a valued member of the team. I have been shown appreciation and recognition for the recent Dialux work which I have completed.

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • my apprenticeship programme has been reasonably well structured, however I feel that the NVQ I am currently doing could be improved upon.

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

    • I receive minimal support for my NVQ lv4 however I feel this is because I work in Manchester and the training provider is in Newcastle.

    5/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive plenty of support in work from my mentor who is always happy to give help and guidance when needed.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • I currently live with parents so salary is ok, however if I were to live on my own I feel I would struggle.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • lots of opportunities outside of work I have recently completed a 10km obstacle course with work colleagues.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I have had a lot of opportunities and learnt plenty of new skills.

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

    • Do some research about the company and the position which you are applying for. Be well prepared for interview

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

March 2018

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