Technical Apprentice Review
at Schneider Electric
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Gateshead
Review Submitted: February 2024
Overall Rating
3.1 /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
2.6/5
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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:
3/5
Comissioning HVAC controllers on sites. Creating graphics and software to controll HVAC equipment on site. Creating snag lists for customers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the apprenticeship, Schneider are a fantastic company to work for with lots of opportunities.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Hands on experience with comissioning and tools. Experience writing computer software and creating graphical interfaces for customers.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The workplace stide of it is very well organised, however the university side of it has not been up to par. That being said, Schneider no longer uses Lincoln Uni for their apprentices and the new provider(s) is much better.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Shcnieder gives all of the support it possibly can to all it's apprentices. There is a structured approach to training however they are more than happy to provide extra training to anyone who asks for it as long as it is justifiable for needs of the business.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Most of it is pointless and does not correlate well with my job 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
The various teams I have worked with in Schneider are generally quite close and organise a lot of social events outside of work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a fantastic employer that provide a good salary for apprentices along with ample training and oportunities to work in pretty much any area of the business that interests you.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?
Get plenty of interview practice as the interview process is quite intense, consisting of a group interview, outside of the box sharing sessions and a 2:1 interview afterwards. There is lots of competition for the roles and Schneider will only take the best.
