Apprentice pipe welder Review

by Cavendish Nuclear

Rating

6.2/10

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

Learning to be a pipe welder, working all around the UK Scotland, Birmingham, and Somerset so far. Doing flux core, MMA and TIG welding processes and using angle grinders and hand tools.

6/10

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

I learn how to weld to x-ray standard, stick weld on plate carbon steel and flux, core weld on carbon steel.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy it very much, but I feel it would be improved by better communication and honesty.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It has been very badly organised, but the opportunity I have been given has been amazing.

4/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Little to no support. We get minimal contact with our employer.

4/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

It has been a very hands off approach to training, so we have had to train ourselves, but this should be better now as we have moved to Tipton in Birmingham for a 12 week training programme which should help us a lot.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Without our codings, we would not be able to go onto sites and get the hands on training we need.

9/10

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.)

We have done some team building activities, and I believe we will do some more in the near future.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Cavendish Nuclear to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Despite the problems we have experienced, the opportunities we have gained are amazing.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cavendish Nuclear?

If you need to address any problems copy more than one person in and do follow up emails until you get the issues resolved.