Signalling apprentice Review

by Colas Rail

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am involved in the signalling infrastructure carrying out new works, installing new signalling equipment on all our jobs.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learnt both new and bettered old techniques to help me carry out my job effectively.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I have massively enjoyed the experience.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme started very well organised and as time has passed during the course things have got slightly worse.

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

    • The support is always there and there is always someone to speak to if there are any problems.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • There is always support there to help in anyway.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The courses I have attended have helped massive to understand the signalling infrastructure however the actually qualification doesn’t have much meaning in my opinion.

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • There are always activity’s to be involved with.

    9/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Colas Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I would recommend the railway as a whole a great industry to be and get involved in. I would also say that colas rail are a massive company to work for and do have some excellent aspects as well some downsides.

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

    • Be honest with your aproach and be yourself.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

February 2019

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