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

My job title is Project Controls Apprentice. Currently am rotating through the functions within project controls to gather an understanding what each does and how they all fit together.

9/10

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

Yes, since leaving school I have not used Microsoft office an awful lot so I am developing my skills with this. I am also learning a great deal about the role I am doing.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am enjoying this apprenticeship very much so far and feel I will continue to do so.

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by EDF?

I feel involved and as though people want to teach me how things work.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Since I have only just started I feel that so far it has been well structured. we had a thorough induction stage which helped us ease into our role here at EDF.

7/10

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

I have received as much support as I have need with everyone that I have been placed with so far, they are able to answer my questions and I feel as if I can ask them anything I need to know.

9/10

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

I haven't needed too much as of yet but what I have received has been great. If I ever get a problem with IT or any of the software used I am able to get help by somebody quickly.

9/10

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

Being 21yo I have a few bills that I have to pay which I can cover, the only thing that I struggle with are my travel costs as it costs me quite a bit to get to the office every day. When I am based on site however, all of my costs will be fine.

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I haven't been here long enough to know

5/10

9. Would you recommend EDF to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The way you are treated by the company is a great feeling. Their ethos and way of work are of a great standard and to be about of something so great makes you feel very proud.

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

I would have liked to have been told not to be so nervous in regards to the assessment day. afterwards I thought that it was a very fun day and got to know some of the people of whom I now work with.

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