E&I apprentice Review

by National Grid

Rating

10/10

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

Electrical and Instrumentation appentice. work on the gas distribution network operating and maintaining all e&i components to ensure system runs smoothly, safely and efficiently.

10/10

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

NVQ level 2 and 3 electrical maintainance.BTEC

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy this programme fully in all aspects. I get along with all the other apprentice and trainers. and the benefits i recieve from the company are alot better than i expected.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by National Grid?

i feel like i am a valued member of national grids team and structure and feel my manager takes note of the progress i am making throughout.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

we recieve a yearly programme and updates for when our courses and training. our course co ordinator keeps in touch with our group every week to ensure everything s going to plan.

10/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

our course co ordinator keeps in touch with our group every week to ensure everything s going to plan. the trainers are very helpful with any problems we have during our qualifications.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

they provided us with all accomodation and meals during our training and have 10 weekly reviews to ensure our targets are met.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

very well paid, with accomodation and meals all paid for during training and any mileage done for work is paid back to us in expenses.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

yes there are lots of voluntary opportunities throughout the business.

10/10

9. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes