Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
- 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
- 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.)
- 9a. Would you recommend Hitachi to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Hitachi?
My role includes attending college and gaining a rail specific btec qualification. I study 5 days a week and go to the work place in half terms where I assist fully qualified engineers In their maintenance activities on great western railway trains which is a case of replacing things such as brake pads
At the start of my apprenticeship I wasn’t very good at working with others as I wasn’t always confident however since doing activities and tasks in teams my communication skills have got better and I work better in teams. I have also improved my computer skills and Microsoft skills
My programme is really enjoyable and I like what I do when I am in the work place which is only in half terms at the moment. I also enjoy going to college and sharing my time with others with the same interests as myself. We all get on the program is fun
The structure of my program is good and it is organised well. We go to college full time in the first year and my lessons are always productive in the amount of time we get. I think that it could be organised a little bit better by giving us at least a day a week in the work place.
My employers are the supportive type and they always offer the most support. They had a good induction week which eased me into the programme and gave me a good understanding of the company and how it all works. They also check to see how I am getting on with college
In general I receive a good amount of support from my training provider, they check to see if I feel safe at college as well as motivating me to get assignments done. If I do ever feel any concern they are quick to get back to me and help me
The programme that is organised through my training provider helps me with my role as it boosts my knowledge and helps me learn everything I need to know when doing my job. Of course there’s some things that can only be learnt in the work place but most of it is useful
I’m not really at the work place that much so I don’t get involved with the others in any events outside of work although I do think they get together at times like Christmas and go for Christmas dinners or parties with eAchother. I am looking forward to this when I’m on shift
Yes
The company is a good place to work as an apprentice as they pay so well and offer such a good apprentice scheme. I feel that I’ve learnt a lot since my time being there and i am progressing well. The company is also set up for the future
When applying I would advise having a good start when they call you and ask for an interview as this is a first impression. Be polite and always friendly. The cv is the main part that needs to be well structured as this is the first thing the company will see of you
Details
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
London Fields
June 2019