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Electrical engineer Review

at Thames Water

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Oxford

Review Submitted: March 2024

Overall Rating

3.8 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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:
4/5
Reacting to alarms from the soccer and then going to the pumping station to fix the problem
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have developed an understanding of electrics from knowing to nothing to having a decent understanding

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I think it's organised OK, the work side is good but I think the college isn't organised that well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Plenty, my manager is really good at offering support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I feel like we receive a decent amount but I haven't taken any extra support so can't judge on the quality
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think it is not all that relevant to what we do but it certainly helps me understand things when again work
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's good
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Make sure you're clear of the qualification and what you can do afterwards
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