Building Services degree apprentice Review
at Schneider Electric
Degree Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
4.2/5
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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
Going on to major customer sites and commissioning any newly installed components, completing graphics and programmes also for these components to be accessible by our customers to control on the building management system.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I've hugely enjoyed my experience in the company for the past months now since I've started, all my managers are attentive and go above and beyond for my apprenticeship experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Commissioning simple components, broader understanding of many electrical components such as an AHU or Boiler, and insight into smart technology and energy efficiency.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I believe the structure is very organised and planned, your job and where you are meant to be, what you are meant to be doing, is all planned months ahead
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer has given me all the support I've needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I believe that my training provider gives some support towards my qualifications and learning side, however, they dont always support fully with university education
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe that my qualification helps me grasp the understanding of my job, and explains my role in even more depth
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I myself have volunteered to participate in the gold awards Duke of Edinburgh which is being held by the company, this includes extra volunteering and physical activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Major opportunities and a great way to start life after education, arguably a better and easier alternative than university
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?
If someone is applying for schneider Electric, or any company, a major thing they could do to help their application is researching about the company they are applying for, and showing what you've learnt in your research towards the company. Show compassion and show why you would be a better employer than someone else who's applying for the same job role
