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ICA Review

at Thames Water

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Thamesmead

Review Submitted: March 2024

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Following my mentor on technical jobs and learning about plant equipment types and how they function.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy it, I look forward to my working day.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My troubleshooting and fault finding skills have increased extremely well during my time, and my general understanding of all things electrical and instrumentation was great.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The structure was not great at the beginning but has been dramatically ironed out for the better towards the end.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
It has always been more than adequate.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Adequate support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have a far greater understanding of the day to day job role now than when I started thanks to the qualification course criteria.
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
Yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for with plenty of support if needed.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Be honest about your hobbies and passions there might be more details that are highly relevant to your roll.
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