Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I attend college 5 days a week to work towards my level 3 qualifications and my level 2 nvq. I learn about a range of different engineering subjects that will benefit me and give me a good understanding on engineering before I attend site and work on a wind turbine

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I have learnt new skills and developed on my already underlying skills. I have enhanced my working in a team skills and also my communication skills. I have also learnt new skills whilst at college, I have learnt about plcs which I previously didn’t have no knowledge in.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my program throughouly throughout the time I have undertaken it. It has allowed me to meet new friends and people who I may not have met before as I live so far away from Newcastle. Also it’s been really enjoyable learinging about new topics that I haven’t studied before.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • So far the program has been very well structured and organized. I have a clear understanding of what my goal is and what I’m working towards on the course. The programme is also very well organized, there is a clear understanding of what training I will need and when and there is a good plan in place to ensure I finish the apprenticeship in the given timeframe.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive lots of support from my employer to ensure that I am on track in college and not falling behind. The company keeps me updated regularly on targets and goals and how things are going and I can contact them to ask for support and guidance if I need any.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive a lot of support from the training provider when working towards my qualifications. Lecturers are always there to help and giving support and guidance at all times I’m college. They ensure that I am on track and setting targets and goals that need to be met by myself and keeping track of that.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I think by working towards my qualification and completing it will help me perform much better in my role. By having a good understating of topics that I might not use regularly gives me the opportunity in the future to build on my already underlying skills and also the qualification will give me a good insight in what is to come in the future.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • Yes, their are lots of activities that you can get involved in via work. One activity is supporting people who run in the race for life that then raises money towards cancer reasearch. Siemens also participate in other community activities that I can the get involved with and be apart of.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Siemens is a really good company that offers a wide range of opportunities and can offer a great apprenticeships in many different fields. The company is very supporting and offers help wherever its needed. Siemens looks after it employees and offers employees lots of opportunities to progress and enhance yourself to become a better person.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?
  • When applying for Siemens it is vital that you are 100% determined and are willing to offer all you have. It is vital that you are driven and have goals for yourself as Siemens can thrn help you to reach these goals. Also when applying for Siemens get to know the company in general and have knowledge on the position you are applying for.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Wales

February 2019


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