Electrical ICA Technician Review
at Thames Water
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Beckton
Review Submitted: February 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
4/5
In my daily role I carry out maintenance on a range of equipment. This involves fault finding and carrying out preventative maintenance to ensure efficiency of sites. My day to day jobs include; fitting new equipment , replacing faulty parts, fault finding and general checks to ensure the site is well.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my work very much , each day is different and I learn new skills daily. I work with amazing people and have a good team surrounding me. My management couldn’t be better and the support outside is also good. I have apprenticeship staff I can go to anytime!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
In my job I have learnt a range of new skills. One skill I have learnt is new mechanical skills. Although I am electrical / ica I still have to fit new equipment which involves some mechanical skills. One job I gained these skills through was fitting a pressure switch onsite.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is organised very well however there is a bit of an issue at the moment due to staffing issues at college. We have had a change of teachers and my new teachers are unsure how to deliver the upcoming units. Other than this my programme is very good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer provides high levels of support, I have a mentor I can go to anytime, I also have my manager I can report any issues to as well as an apprenticeship team that are there for any questions or issues I have. I also have college staff I can report to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have a lot of support from my training provider, there are arrangements in place for me to get exposure to more equipment by going on site some weeks and going back to my normal job which is mobile and requires me to travel from site to site which is really good for my progress.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel the qualification helps me understand what is required of me in the work place. It has helped understand the dangers associated with engineering equipment and the environment I work in. It also helps understand the basics of electricity and how it works which helps further understand the equipment and how to fault find much easier.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes there are various events all year round we can attend, team building excercises, site visits etc. It is a very friendly environment and make you feel welcome. We get daily emails and notifications on upcoming events we can attend and are always encouraged to take place which is really good.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel the work place is very friendly , enjoyable and a nice place to work. The work is always fun and teaches you a range of skills that help in life. The job differs day to day and is far from boring. The support is really good and makes you feel apart of a team. Coming to work is not a problem.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
One tip I would give to people applying to Thames Water would be to do your research on the company! Learn what we do at Thames water , what roles are available and choose what best suits you. Once you are aware of the roles and the daily jobs that come with that role think what skills would be required of you. Once you know the job, the skills required make note of your skills and compare. Be confident in yourself and prove you are worthy. Make sure you make an impression in your interview and show them you are a person worth employing.
