Apprentice Wind Turbine Technician Review

by Siemens Gamesa

Rating

5.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am currently full tie at college studying for the following; EAL L2 Dip in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering EAL Level 2 Award for Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment

    5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have completed some units that I have previously completed at a previous college however I have recently learnt About Electronic and Electrical principles.

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

    • I struggle as I am one of the oldest in my course and struggle to relate to other students

    2/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Our apprentice program is in its first year at this college so the timetable is created as they go along so the problems are being fixed as we go along.

    1/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Our employer goes over and above to provide support.

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

    • The tutors are very helpful and try their best with the limited resources the college have given them.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I feel the content of the course could be tied in better with what our role will be on site.

    3/10
  • 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.)

    • We are still based at college so haven't been to the work place yet but some of the other apprentices have made there own 5 a side football team

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Brilliant company with a great training program and a focus on people.

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

    • Siemens focus on people, so when applying just be yourself.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Kingston upon Hull

February 2020

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