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electrical maintenance engineer Review

at Thames Water

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

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Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
My day to day involves me shadowing my mentor and trying to learn the basics.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i enjoy it i jusst feel with the college being so far away its a lot more of a struggle and definitely has a affect on how we are able to learn, however it is a good opportunity we have.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
yes, ive learnt many skills during my time here.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
fairly well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
i recieve alot of support from my colleagues on sight also line managers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Alot
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
not really to sure how college helps us on sight because everything we have learnt in college we dont use on sight
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?
Because its a good opportunity with a big company so your way less likely to get taken advantage of
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
focus
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