Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • learning the job role, assisting technicians on completing maintenance tasks on the trains.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • i have learnt several mechanical and electrical jobs, components, techniques etc.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • i enjoy my time on the shop floor a lot but do not enjoy college.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • more communication is required in my opinion.

    5/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • if we ask for support it is readily available.

    7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • it is hard to receive support as our training provider gives us work online and we do not see them face go face for the whole year.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • my job would be much harder without the training courses, they have been relevant.

    7/10

  • 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

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend West Midlands Trains to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • it is a growing industry and an interesting job.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to West Midlands Trains?
  • make sure you have interest in engineering etc, so you can enjoy your job.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Tyseley

May 2019


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