Higher technical apprentice Review
at Tata Steel
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Project Management
Newport / Casnewydd
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Daily stand up meetings every morning where we discuss the performance of the previous day and issues we need to look into. Along with this, we will do a deep dive into a project to benefit the company financially such as improving line yield or speed of work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my programme. They were very welcoming and the workforce are very easy to get a long with. I enjoyed being given tasks and having a go at them myself, and if stuck then my mentor could help assist and show me what to do.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
My confidence has been enhanced in a way in which I don’t think any role would have. You feel important and deliver findings of projects to managers which definitely helps confidence and communication skills. My problem solving skills have developed massively learning new techniques to identify the root cause.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme was well structured. Upon joining I was taught the basics and the fundamental softwares used within the company and how they relate to the work we do. I was assigned a project straight away and was shadowed when doing so aswell as given a template to follow.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
When I require support there are plenty of people I can contact. Whether it be my mentor, the manager of the area I’m in or even the works technical manager, each will make time for me and give me advice when ever I required it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I have monthly catchup meetings with my works liaison officer where we discuss my attendance, the current modules I’m completed and any previous/upcoming exams and assignments. They are always checking on my wellbeing and ensuring I am comfortable in the work I’m completing and praise my results.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The course I am completing helps my understand my role better as it gives me a greater understanding of the chemistry behind the steel making process. This helps me make decisions in daily tasks and identify projects to develop the companies performance in different steel products that we make.
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
In work there is an organisation called magnet which will allow trips that are covered for us, the most recent being snowdon. There are also lunchtime meetings for apprentices through magnet which is nice to meet other apprentices across the company. In my department we also have a work meet up.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Tata Steel to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because as an apprentice you don’t feel overwhelmed or under appreciated. You are given difficult tasks which challenge you and help develop problem solving skills and adaptability in various scenarios. I have enjoyed coming to work and it hasn’t been something I dread or am nervous to attend.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Tata Steel?
Give it your best and you will go a long way. They acknowledge and praise hard workers and will help get the best out of you. Any issues that you have speak to the many people available to you and they will always give you support
