Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I work shifts, which involves plant maintenance with fault finding. Every day is different and I learn something new every shift.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I’ve developed many skills, such as fault finding, problem solving, team working, communication and on the job hand skills.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it to a high extent, as I am able to learn a lot whilst gaining knowledge from my engineers and mentors with plenty of help if there is something I don’t know.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The courses are well structured and fit nicely with college and NVQ.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive plenty of support and will always receive an answer for something I do not know, or I will have assistance to find out the answer.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive plenty of support when it comes to my training provider.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It increases my knowledge in which I can then apply it to my role.

    8/10

  • 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.)
  • There are a few but I haven’t taken part in any.

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The scheme is very well structured and plenty of support and training is offered. There’s nothing to lose with the scheme.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tata Steel?
  • Always try to increase your knowledge and know when to apply it. If you don’t know the answer to something, do everything you can to find out.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Port Talbot

March 2024


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