Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I'm an apprentice cable jointer so I work on the underground cable network in the south east of London. on a day to day basis i go around with my team to faults or new services to keep the power network healthy and to keep all of the customers on supply.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • since joining the apprenticeship i have learned many new skills as before hand i knew very minimal about jointing but now after all the training I've been given I'm confident working on the live network

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • i have enjoyed my time on the programme so far as i have got to experience a lot of new things and do stuff i never would have imagined id do like Dofe and going up to the lake district with the other apprentices

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • the programme is well organised however there are parts which could have been better but for the most part im happy with how its gone.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • when i need help they are very good at getting back to me and helping me with whatever it is.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • i have been given a lot of training since the start and it is very helpful when it comes to getting qualifications.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • before gaining my qualification to joint live under supervision and do the training for it i had almost no clue what to do if when watching jointers joint however now after gaining my qualification n im confident in jointing.

    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.)
  • There are some i believe you can do with work however i don't currently do any although i do go out with the other apprentices sometimes for drinks and other activities.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend UK Power Networks to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • ive enjoyed my time so far on the company and had a great experience and feel as though it will be a great future staying in the company so would recommend to a friend.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UK Power Networks?
  • Be yourself, be confident but not cocky and show enthusiasm


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Central London & City

February 2019


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