Level 4 apprentice Review

by Hitachi

Rating

9.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • In my first year I was based at college 5 days a week where I learnt how to do my general engineering as well as some specific railway units. Now I have finished my first year of college I am attending the work place full time and working along side maintenance technician

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have developed my skills in a lot of aspects I have gained on the job experience and have got better at my job. The main skills I have picked up are being able to work well with my team

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy my job and I really like the teams I work with. My programme is intense and I have a lot of college work to complete but it is enjoyable learning new things and exciting for my future

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

    • The structure of my programme is good and I enjoy how it is going so far. When I get assignments I have time in work to be able to get my job done and I enjoy the learning side of things

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

    • My employer are really supportive and offer me help with anything I need help with. I get given time in the work place to complete any course work and I think that I can ask anyone for help if I ever need help

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

    • I received a lot of support throughout my time at college and I felt like I could ask any questions whenever I needed to even if I was not at college I had email addresses given to me which were responded to quite quickly

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

    • I felt that my qualification helped me perform better in my role because everything I learnt was relevant and made me more intelligent and smart when it came to work

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • As I am at college most of the time there isn’t many outside of work events or activities that have come up yet

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it is Really friendly company with everyone coming together as one to help eAchother out. I liked having a lot to do in my first year as it kept me busy

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

    • I would make sure you revise for the tests centre and be friendly. I would also not worry about having much experience as they will train you therefore I would recommend just taking a leap and going for it

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Doncaster

July 2019

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