Apprentice Project Fitter Review
at National Grid
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Grantham
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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:
4/5
Construction and maintenance of Substation from 33kv up to 132kv and routinely inspections
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Enjoy the program well as there is many different types of work I can do however the start of the apprenticeship is slow due to the lake of training
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
How to stay safe around a substation and the dangers associated with working in them and then how to find safety documents and then take oil samples and complete routine maintenance on transformer
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
At the start of the training program it was well organised however due the lack of trainers for my job the training has become more hard to keep structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I am give all correct and good PPE before starting on site work and have the ability to get mental help and support from other place of the company and outside help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
All trainers at the NGED training centre that are available are help and all willing to help but the lack of trainers is an issue for course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I am give time to complete my City & Guilds training over the year and have the tools to do it at the office or home or in the college for one module
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
I believe there are some however non have become available to me as of yet
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend National Grid to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good training and benefits to the job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to National Grid?
Try and keep try if you fail
