Instrument Mechanic Review

by Cavendish Nuclear

Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • General repair and maintenance of radiological protection instrumentation.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learned lots on electronics and techniques such as soldering. Also learned about how the company provides the service to the customer.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the majority of the training and I feel like ill fit well into the team when I finish my apprenticeship.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • To begin with the organisation was poor but it is gradually getting better as we contribute to what we want to focus on.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • They are always available to talk to and can offer support where necessary

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

    • We have 3 monthly reviews with the training provider to track progress

    5/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The qualification we completed isn't very compatible with the role as it is very specific.

    5/10
  • 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.)

    • No

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Cavendish Nuclear to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They offer good opportunities and career progression

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

    • Have an open mind!

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Seascale

February 2020

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