Apprentice electrical engineer Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5/10

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

Apprentice electrical engineer. Currently studying a level 4 HNC at Trafford college. Daily tasks: -coursework -lessons

7/10

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

Hand fitting, sheet metal and electrical wiring and testing skills have been developed alongside a further education In maths design electronics and engineering sciences.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am always developing new skills and knowledge which is a good point in a apprenticeship.

4/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

I feel like I am well looked after by the company I work for.

6/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

not much is made clear by the college in respect to what work we should be doing and some subjects have taken well too long to get up and running properly.

1/10

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

support is given as and when requested and most tutors are more than willing to help as much as they can.

7/10

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

I haven't really needed any support from my employer as of yet as I only go into work in college holidays but I feel if I needed support it would be given.

6/10

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

the salary is good for a first year HNC apprenticeship but not too sure as of yet what our salary will go up to in the next few years.

6/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I haven't been made aware of anything.

1/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Siemens is a huge engineering company and full of very intelligent people and I feel that I and any other apprentice can gain extensive knowledge working with this company and all of the employees.

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

go for it.