ICA Technician Review
at Thames Water
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Ashford, Surrey
Review Submitted: April 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
My job consists of maintaining instruments and also carrying out breakdowns jobs which are usually fault finding tasks. I also attend training courses and meetings to enhance my learning on a regular basis.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme as it’s very structured and organised so I am able to see my progress as the programme goes on.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt the basic electrical modules during college and also put my learning to practice during work. I have learnt a lot about the company and how the company work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My manager and colleagues help me every day and support me on a regular basis. We have regular meetings to discuss my progress and any other opportunities I may be interested in
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have meetings once every 3 months on average. Where my assessor will guide me on what needs to be done next in my apprenticeship
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As it’s a good structure and good starting point for a career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Be keen and willing to learn.
