Instrumentation, Control, Automation Review
at Thames Water
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Swindon, Wiltshire
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
4.2/5
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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:
5/5
My role is Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineer Apprentice - Level 3. My jobs role are related to PLCs and SCADA system, communication network systems, instrumentation including flow, level, pressure.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I can learn and receive training towards Level 3 qualification, also you get paid.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have learnt a lot of electrical and electronic engineering as well as PLC programme knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
We have training at College every week and off-training at site.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My mentor teaches and trains me all the time. My manager always encourage me to learn, and the teachers at college are very kind and helpful.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They provide lectures in electrical/electronic engineering and bench fitting class at workshop.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I hope I can apply what I learnt from college in our 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
Not too much
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Thames Water to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is very good company! They give you opportunity and support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Thames Water?
Understand Thames values.
