Digital Energy Degree Technical Apprentice Review
at Schneider Electric
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Warrington, Cheshire
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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
The role is split into two main areas but differs slightly depending on the placement you are on. Most weeks are either spent on programming, building software such as alarms and creating graphical displays to visualise the site and its data, or commissioning said software, hands-on at site.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the team I work in and the people at Schneider are great, there are many opportunities to change your placement and the work is very varied and flexible.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Improved understanding of HVAC, electrical theory, electrical safety, client administration, and customer-facing skills, programming in script and function block and many more trade specific skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The program is reasonably well structured but due to the nature of the placements being so flexible, there are some areas in which the responsibility is put on the apprentice to maximise their exposure.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Lots of support, the training internally at Schneider is brilliant and lots of time is invested in the apprentice, which is something that is required when working in a field such as engineering.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
As the qualification is at a degree level and part-time the training is mainly left to the apprentice whilst working towards qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification is broad and covers many topics, and due to this it suffers to aid me specifically in my role, this said the skills are transferrable and aid my career in general.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
This is mainly an option in the southern regions and less common in the north.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The role is fun and varied and the training is well put together, I have a potential career for life following this.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?
Study the company's ethics heavily before applying...
