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Schneider Electric

Engineering Technician Review

at Schneider Electric

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Telford

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
A 4 year role where i complete placements in different departments of the business. The goal of these placements is to build a solid foundation of knowledge which can then be used for me to personally specialize in which sector I wish to continue into
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the variety of my apprenticeship as i get to learn something every day.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt a variety of skills both in the office and at college
College skills - CAD, mechanical assemblies, installation and testing, Health and safety understanding
Office skills - Order management within company, customer support, returns policy, technical support on products

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
There is a set structure/framework for my program, this involves a comprehensive overview of what i will learn in each of my placements across the different business departments and what units i will cover in my college course
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Constant support form my direct line manager, involving 121 conversations and then online feedbacks which are done monthly
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Constant support from my tutor within college and then a 3 way conversation between myself, tutor and line manager every 10 weeks covering my progress in college and any feedback i may wish to give
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
College provides further understanding specifically in electrical knowledge when relating it to work. I am able to relate some of the processes which i have covered in work within my course work to provide a real example
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 DofE and various stem events currently, there has also been opportunities to attend networking events which i have done and there is also sports events such as the schneider paris marathon and volunteering days

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Schneider Electric to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great person environment
Constant support
comprehensive learning structure
both sides of practical and theory involvement
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Schneider Electric?
Show the personal side as well as your knowledge side, as both are important to thrive
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