apprentice Review

by Network Rail

Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • i work with a overhead line team working on the railway. i assist with the repair of ther overhead line equipment.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • i have developed many new skills such as learning to work with other and learning to work with new equipment and tools.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • i have enjoyed it very much and think it is a excellent programe.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Network Rail?

    • i feel very vauled and very important in the system at network rail.

    7/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • it is organised ok. there are a few unorganised parts in the second year due to people not communicating well but overall it is ok.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • i receive as much support as i need from network rail.

    7/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • i receive plenty of support from network rail.

    7/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • my wages could increase but for a man of 19 i am receiving good enough money.

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • outisde of the work there are a few responisbilties such a preparing for night shifts. making sure you have enough sleep in the day before the shift.

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Network Rail to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • i would recommend this because it is a good job for life and can be alot of fun.

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Network Rail?

    • its a great job

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

April 2015

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