Electrical Engineering Apprentice Review

As an apprentice, you will spend time in various departments around the Schneider office that you are based at. I am currently in the customer satisfaction and quality team. Therefore, my current job is to monitor and manage different projects concerning quality across our power products product range.

Yes, while being in the office I have developed existing skills. Unfortunately, I haven't much chance to visit site or go into the shopfloor during my apprenticeship where I could learn new skills (mostly due to covid).

I enjoy a more practical/hands-on role. Most of my placements haven't been practical roles (yet). I will be moving into a practical role next.

The apprenticeship program itself is very structured. Mine was disrupted by Covid. New ways of working might change the structure in the future.

You will receive as much support as you ask for. No issues there.

First-year at college wasn't a very good experience due to lectures leaving or not knowing what to do, but, this was quickly changed when a new head of department was appointed.

My role consists of a Level 3 BTEC in Electrical Engineering and an NVQ. The NVQ is aimed more towards electrical testing with a bit of health & safety. The BTEC is a more general all-round electrical course where bits of it you will use and bits you won't.

Before Covid, there used to be social events, such as Christmas parties, social events, and more. Since then there have been quizzes and well-being sessions going on.

Yes

Because it is a good place to start off in the electrical industry and have a good industry-known brand name on your CV. In addition, Schneider is a good place to work with plenty of opportunities.

Be confident and be passionate about wanting to learn electrical. Also, gain background knowledge of the company and the companies they have acquired to become what they are now, your interviewer will be impressed with that.