Apprentice craft fitter Review
at National Grid
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Bodmin
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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:
2/5
Network fitter working on distribution substations and primary substations within our area.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Will be worth it in the end, enjoy the practical learning environment.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes electrical background however I have developed some new skills with this due to the difference in the set up of the synergy network
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Average down to numerous factors, from courses to number of people taken on in the scheme, having to tick the box for ofstead.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Good team around me, have a very good manager, training staff are good
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Organised for the practical side, however the city and guilds qualifications through bridgewater college were pretty terrible.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Practical training side within nation grid definitely. City and guilds not really prevalent as leaning more from on the job experience.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Very few, some social events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Job that you can progress within, safe industry to work in energy sector.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Apprenticeship a5 a young age is a brilliant opportunity.
