Trainee Engineer Review

by Troup Bywaters + Anders

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

Working alongside experienced engineers to complete Electrical Projects. The work involves design for Small Power, Data, Lighting, Fire Alarms, Security, Containment and Schematics. It also includes calculations and some survey work of existing buildings.

8/10

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

I have learnt a lot of new skills over the 3years I undertook my apprenticeship

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The overall apprenticeship was fairly enjoyable but a lot of hard-work and effort to get through.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme through the college is well structured with clear goals/targets.

8/10

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

My employer has helped me a lot through work in terms of learning on the job.

9/10

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

The college was extremely helpful through my apprenticeship

9/10

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

Some of the actual course was not exactly relevant to the work I carry out on a day to day basis

6/10

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.)

I have been involved in some networking events and also careers days

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Troup Bywaters + Anders to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a good industry to get into and will set you up for a good future

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Troup Bywaters + Anders?

Work hard and ask questions it will help you learn