Apprentice Review

First year involves spending a lot of time in the classroom studying the topics of the BTEC.

In practical subjects such as the NVQ, improved skills in using tools, being able to work faster and more accurately. Developed existing leadership skills

Reasonable amount, however get the feeling you're treated like a child a lot of the time

Feel valued by Network Rail staff, not so much by some Babcock

Not very organised at times, think this is more Babcock's responsibility rather than NR

Depends on the individual tutor, ranges from non-existent to very. Very supportive tutors will help you where others haven't if you ask nicely enough

employers so far have been very supportive

very good pay package for an apprenticeship

yes but you have to chase them up yourself

Yes

Good pay, well looked after (not by Babcock), job security providing you behave yourself

enjoy the first year, but not to the point where you get thrown out!