Lead Technician Speciality Testing Review

by Tata Steel

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • General chemical analysing of waters/soils/steels etc

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

    • Practical, hands on chemistry

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

    • It was very enjoyable, with interesting subjects and plenty of hands on practical experience.

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

    • Well structured with defined modules and areas of training

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

    • I was supported at all levels

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

    • Bridgend college, and later, Univesity of Wales Newport were both excellent

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

    • It has given me both practical and technical experience which has helped throughout my whole career

    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.)

    • Lots of sporting activities and even a rock choir!

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The apprentice scheme is excellent and most apprentices continue on to have a long career within the business

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

    • Visit the open evening to see which discipline you are best suited to before applying.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Port Talbot

July 2019

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