ICA water production Review
at Thames Water
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Ashford, Surrey
Review Submitted: March 2024
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
3.2/5
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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
ICA is involved in maintaining and repairing all aspects of process automation within water production
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy learning about automation and how everything works together to get to the end product
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes i have learnt lots about the industry and the skills needed to work on large scale automation and infrastructure including PLC and instramentation
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
it is fairly well structured with day release college at the start then full time at work
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
i get a good amount of support from my employer but it can be stressful meeting all the criteria for completion
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
an ok amount of support but there is a lot of learning you have to do yourself
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
it is needed to do the 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.)
3/5
yes there are some activity's more in individual teams
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its a good place to work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
be prepared to have lots of training regardless of qualification
