Energy management commissioner (apprentice) Review

Energy management-commissioner (apprentice); undertaking training to establish a sufficient knowledge of the job that is being strived towards is the general day-to-day. However, when college based study and rotations are completed, site based employment will begin in multiple locations (generally Scotland) where qualified commissioning engineers will be shadowed. Although this is the format, the organization in these early stages has not been the best for the apprentices and therefore left us having nothing to do in the office and trying to create our own work.

Yes, generally in terms of knowledge from college based learning that is included within the apprenticeship. Furthermore, internal and external training courses are done to gain more knowledge of safety and on site technicalities. However, the college course has been condensed down to one year, which is not enough time to learn all of the information properly, meaning that key knowledge is rushed.

The overall company culture and values is very enjoyable and commendable. On the other hand, at present it is not significantly enjoyable due to the workload of the condensed college course, however this is due to the company attempting a new apprenticeship format that is still being perfected.

I feel very valued by Siemens in the regards of the extent of resources that they supply to support us. For example, the college course is funded, equipment provided (laptop, phone, Ipad, PPE), Siemens apparel such as fleeces (shows they are proud for us to represent them), and subsidies/giveaways and vouchers quite regularly. However, as an apprentice in such a large company, it can sometimes feel like we are disregarded and handed off to people to shift responsibility of us onto someone else.

It is not very well organized for this first year of the apprenticeship as the format is still being refined and is therefore not regimented. This is seen as the college course is ridiculously short of time whereas at work there is no work for us to do . Furthermore, the site based work is still being waited on to be initiated for our particular group.

We do receive support from our trainer/tutor whenever we ask for it in terms of guidance with issues etc. He is generally quite easy to access and seems willing to help out when we are in need, regardless of the fact that he is so busy.

We do receive support from our trainer/tutor whenever we ask for it in terms of guidance with issues etc. He is generally quite easy to access and seems willing to help out when we are in need, regardless of the fact that he is so busy. However, the employer is significantly distant and does not provide support to us directly.

This salary is very sufficient as the college fees etc. are paid for. However, I moved away from home for the job and living costs are more than general apprentices. Yet this salary is still enough for me to live without having to worry about running out of money.

Yes, there is a huge amount of activities such as: company events, activities, clubs, competitions and social events that every one is invited to. They are even sometimes abroad in places such as Berlin.

Yes

Very competitive salary for an apprenticeship, extremely commendable and reliable company, a massive amount of helpful benefits provided and company values.

Confidence portrayed in interview and team building trip, keep open-minded and work very hard.