Electrical Control and Instrumentation Review
at Tata Steel
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Port Talbot
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.2 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
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
I work shifts, which involves plant maintenance with fault finding. Every day is different and I learn something new every shift.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy it to a high extent, as I am able to learn a lot whilst gaining knowledge from my engineers and mentors with plenty of help if there is something I don’t know.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I’ve developed many skills, such as fault finding, problem solving, team working, communication and on the job hand skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The courses are well structured and fit nicely with college and NVQ.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive plenty of support and will always receive an answer for something I do not know, or I will have assistance to find out the answer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive plenty of support when it comes to my training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It increases my knowledge in which I can then apply it to my role.
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
There are a few but I haven’t taken part in any.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The scheme is very well structured and plenty of support and training is offered. There’s nothing to lose with the scheme.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tata Steel?
Always try to increase your knowledge and know when to apply it. If you don’t know the answer to something, do everything you can to find out.
