Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My role involves anything from replacing components, to rebuilding machinery like pumps and valves. I am also expected to problem solve different scenarios

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • i have learnt plenty of new skills, mostly to do with engineering in general, and improved on a lot of existing skills like pipework

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • i really enjoy the course and I think I am improving a lot as the apprenticeship goes on

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • the course could be run a little smoother, the college side gets a bit messy by assessors leaving which means we then need to get used to someone new coming in which makes it a little difficult and also mic ups in communication

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • my employer gives me all the support I need and I always have someone I can go to if I need anything

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • The training provider gives me a lot of support as well and always helps me if i need it

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • i think there are some aspects to the qualification that the training provider give to help me improve but most of my improving comes from learning on site

    7/10

  • 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 extra-curricular activities, however i do not get involved with them

    7/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • the company help me with whatever I need and support me, which is all I really need in a job role


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
  • Be positive and willing to get stuck in and involved, and don't be afraid to try stuff


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Oxford

January 2024


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