Transmission Network Control Centre Higher Apprentice Review

by National Grid

Rating

9.6/10

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

As a control engineer I will be in the TNCC dealing with outages, alarms and other planned work which will be delegated to me from the senior control engineer. I will be at the heart of real time control of the high voltage electricity transmission system in England and Wales.

10/10

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

I do various training courses at Eakring, all help me to develop a range of different skills and allow me to become qualified in many areas. I also get to develop my knowledge of physics and maths at university. Most of all I have been able to develop my communication, network and presenting skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Not only am I gaining so many new experiences, and doing something new every day. I have amazing peers who I am lucky enough to call my friends, and everyone I encounter is friendly and helps with whatever you need. When off site we get our hotels and meals paid for meaning we can go out to eat an evening meal as a group after a long day at university.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well organised & structured. We are given timetables long before anything happens. The apprenticeship team are happy to accommodate any holidays or swaps with timetables.

9/10

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

So much support from the apprenticeship team, and in the office. Especially from my manager, asks us what's on our mind whenever we see him and is always happy to support us with anything.

10/10

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

9/10

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

I am only in my first year of my foundation degree so I haven't actually got the qualification yet. However I do find that the knowledge helps me complete projects and understand equipment in a substation.

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great atmosphere. Great peers. Reliable support system.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?

Research your job description and learn a lot about the company and the department you'll be working for. National Grid has so many different departments so make sure you're applying for one that suits you the best.