Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I'm a maintenance apprentice currently on my second year. Within college we do a mixture of theory work and practical work.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have widened my knowledge of engineering and have greatly improve my knowledge of the station and equipment I will be working on.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Through the program I have not only learnt through the college but have been able to grow as a person meeting new people and trying new things.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • So far both years have been relatively well organised as we were the first intake for a new program there was something that needed adjustment but the college and company worked through this and fixed it in a timely manner.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • We remain in constant communication with our coordinators and take part in routine check ups where we discuss the course and any problems we might be struggling with.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • We also have meetings with our lecturers to discuss any issues with the class, if someone is struggling there are plenty of people to go to for support.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My training has helped me feel more confident in my piratical abilities and trade.

    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.)
  • within our accommodations there is activities put on by the local staff as well as event we arrange as well (Eg. ascot, horse riding)

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend EDF to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a good apprenticeship that you gain a lot out of and potentially have a good job at the end.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EDF?
  • Team work is very important as well as communication and being about to adapt well in different situations.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Dungeness

April 2020


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