Process Technology Specialist Review

by Tata Steel

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Rating

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

    • I work on medium to long term developmental projects in the steel plant. The role is an interface between R&D and application to bring in new technologies to advance the department.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learned various skilled sets including proficiency with data mining and analysis, knowledge on liquid steel metallurgy and refractories, organisation and meeting skills.

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I thoroughly enjoyed the apprenticeship programme.

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

    • The apprenticeship programme was well organised involving training in college, rotation in departments and shift work.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • During the apprenticeship I received lots of support from my employer with regular reviews.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • During the apprenticeship I received lots of support from the training provider.

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Some of the qualifications gained were applicable and helped more than others.

    8/10
  • 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 Tata Steel to a friend?

    • No

  • 9b. Why?

    • At the moment Tata steel are in a difficult position and would not recommend a friend to work for a company in an unstable position. Without this uncertainty I would recommend a friend.

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

    • The scale of operations and processes are enormous so ensure you get to see as many areas as possible to build an understanding of how the business works as a whole.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Port Talbot

July 2019

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