EPPPC Review
at National Grid
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Defined under framework as:
Any Electrical Power Plant & Equipment and Protection System requires testing and commissioning to confirm that the installation and operation of new and refurbished protection plant & equipment comply with manufacturers’ specifications, company procedures and the operating parameters.
Working with other engineers, they will install, conduct tests and commission protection systems and prove the integrity of other power system plant & equipment. They will be responsible for testing and commissioning on electrical power projects and ensure that the work is conducted safely and, reliably, meeting customer, quality, time and budget requirements.
Any Electrical Power Plant & Equipment and Protection System requires testing and commissioning to confirm that the installation and operation of new and refurbished protection plant & equipment comply with manufacturers’ specifications, company procedures and the operating parameters.
Working with other engineers, they will install, conduct tests and commission protection systems and prove the integrity of other power system plant & equipment. They will be responsible for testing and commissioning on electrical power projects and ensure that the work is conducted safely and, reliably, meeting customer, quality, time and budget requirements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
There is a lot of support from the company to progress and develop, which I have found great enjoyment. I have also had great fun working with people from the company and my colleagues which is key. Overall, I have no complaints and have enjoyed National Grid to the top level
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
fault analysis methods in order to interpret results
how high voltage power generation, transmission and distribution plant & equipment operates
protection, control and telemetry equipment and the impact on the electrical network of its operation
commissioning and testing procedures & processes
failure mode(s) of plant and equipment and the impact on the electrical network and the knowledge to identify required remedial actions
high voltage electrical network operations and topologies
high voltage safe systems of work and risk management
the application of Electricity Supply Standards, regulations and policies
test equipment to select appropriate equipment for commissioning
how high voltage power generation, transmission and distribution plant & equipment operates
protection, control and telemetry equipment and the impact on the electrical network of its operation
commissioning and testing procedures & processes
failure mode(s) of plant and equipment and the impact on the electrical network and the knowledge to identify required remedial actions
high voltage electrical network operations and topologies
high voltage safe systems of work and risk management
the application of Electricity Supply Standards, regulations and policies
test equipment to select appropriate equipment for commissioning
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Pretty well organised with some good people who care about their jobs. It has been all over with COVID, but credit where fair as people have really tried their best. The prgamme has a good strucutre start to finish and I can see how i will meet my final goals
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Manager = i have multiple manmagers who help a lot
HR Team = plenty people you can speak to if needed
Mentor = assigned work mentor who is good
Accessibility of support = know all the areas i can seek help
Guidance with problems = people to talk to good
General attitude towards supporting you = good
HR Team = plenty people you can speak to if needed
Mentor = assigned work mentor who is good
Accessibility of support = know all the areas i can seek help
Guidance with problems = people to talk to good
General attitude towards supporting you = good
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
1 - Tutor / advisor = they are very helpful
2 - Accessibility of support = very easy to access
3 - Guidance with problems = plenty of guidance
4 - General attitude towards supporting you = a good culture throughout all areas of the business
5 - Do you enjoy it? = yes and i look forward to a long career
2 - Accessibility of support = very easy to access
3 - Guidance with problems = plenty of guidance
4 - General attitude towards supporting you = a good culture throughout all areas of the business
5 - Do you enjoy it? = yes and i look forward to a long career
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
1 - Does what you're learning on your apprenticeship help you on a day-to-day basis in your role? = it has been very well thought out and very helpful when on site
2 - Have you put the theory you have learnt into practice? = pretty much every day
3 - Do you feel you know more about your job/role/industry from completing your qualification? = definitely
2 - Have you put the theory you have learnt into practice? = pretty much every day
3 - Do you feel you know more about your job/role/industry from completing your qualification? = definitely
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Company events = yes and involved in
Company activities = plenty
Social events = lots of oppertunites
Any voluntary initiatives = dones loads
Local community = clear enaggement
Events / classes = yes
Location = oppetuntiies to move around
Leisure / sports clubs = when at the academy can do
What do you do when you are not working? = work
Company activities = plenty
Social events = lots of oppertunites
Any voluntary initiatives = dones loads
Local community = clear enaggement
Events / classes = yes
Location = oppetuntiies to move around
Leisure / sports clubs = when at the academy can do
What do you do when you are not working? = work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have helped 2 people get apprentiships in National Grid because they are a world class training and one of my biggest and best deciisons. Overall I would tell anyone to apply as they will support you and give you what other companies could not in all departments. Very good!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
The application process = make sure you do you best
Interviews = prepare for what you have done, don't use school as example
Assessment days = dress smartly and be social
Onboarding process = lot to take in but good
Experience / opportunities = sky is the loimit
What would you like to have been told? = the number of oppertunties
Interviews = prepare for what you have done, don't use school as example
Assessment days = dress smartly and be social
Onboarding process = lot to take in but good
Experience / opportunities = sky is the loimit
What would you like to have been told? = the number of oppertunties
