power network craftsperson Review
at National Grid
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Tyne and Wear
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
Maintaining the equipment involved in the transmission of electricity across the country.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my program. There is always something new to learn and the amount of training courses I receive is excellent. Everyone on my team has a vast wealth of knowledge and are always willing to help.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
So far I have developed my existing Math and English skills. I have also been helped to expand my engineering and fitting knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My program is well structured. There is a great balance of off/on the job learning
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I recieve a great amount of support from my employer. There is always someone available to help assist me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my training provider. The trainers have a vast amount of knowledge that they enjoying passing on to us.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Every thing we are taught is geared towards the role I am undertaking.
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
When at the training center there are a lot of activities to do. There is a football pitch, bar area with pool tables and a dart board, there are a large number of mountain, road and electric bicycles for use. there is also a games room with a ping pong table, board games and you can connect games consoles to the tv's.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
National grid is an excellent company to work for. We are the benchmark for our industry and the best at what we do.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Research the company and the job role you wish to apply for. Learn about substations and the equipment involved and how they work e.g. transformers, different types of circuit breakers, isolators, air compressors.
