Electrical Design Apprentice Review
at Cavendish Nuclear
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Birchwood Park
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
As an apprentice we will be tasked with completing electrical drawings for your specific project, assisting with anything they need you to do etc. I'm currently in a newer process where they train us for 6 months before a project so day-to-day basis for me is different to other apprentices in their later stages, my days consist of completing of mock projects and any training necessary.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Thoroughly
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many skills, some of them are simple skills like how to use certain software's effectively. I have also learnt how to do things such as electrical drawings and use things such as Inventor, which isn't needed for an electrical engineer but is a very good skill to have.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Whenever you need support you have many people you can turn to, ranging from mentors, line managers or just any member of staff.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Could be better but not terrible by any means.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I am involved in the YPN (young professionals network), this is there to get involved in things such as work experience programmes and encourage young people to get into engineering and stem subjects.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cavendish Nuclear to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a great employer who offer help whenever you need it, any problems you have you can go to an employee at any level and they will help. They are also a generous company who will offer training to you where you feel its necessary to benefit your learning.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cavendish Nuclear?
Don't hesitate to ask questions, everyone will be happy to answer them.
