InfrastructureTechnician Review

by AWE

Rating

7.6/10

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

To revise for courses which I have to pass for the apprenticeship.

7/10

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

Yes, lots! Such as; Networking skills, Programming skills, ITIL, and currently learning about servers.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it all the time, learning new things I find really interesting and fun!

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is structured okay. It was a bit slow to begin with but it has got a lot better since.

6/10

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

A lot! If I ever need to request something for extra help for example I will get more support, its great.

9/10

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

I get over the Minimum support, as the company provides lots of resources for the qualifications. And great mentors for us apprentices to learn from.

9/10

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

I think that, the qualification will help me perform better, as I will have some practical work done but know a lot of theory behind it all.

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.)

Not that I know of. Well there is, but its outside of the company

5/10

9a. Would you recommend AWE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I have been really enjoying it there now, I have had so much support through this apprenticeship and I now know which area I want my career to go in! thanks to AWE. They have great friendly staff and really look after you.

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

Be honest, confident and show that you are willing to work for them as an employer. Also, bring ideas of how to improve things. Be friendly.