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Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician Review

at NHS

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

2.4 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
1.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Apprentice maintenance engineer working within estates to keep healthcare facilities safe and functional
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am enjoying learning a new trade but could be challenged/developed more

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
Yes - although not all as relevant to my role as they could have been

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Fairly poorly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
A bit - but could do with more support in terms of ensuring I am developing the skills and knowledge required to meet apprenticeship standard
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Fairly little
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
A lot of it is not directly relevant to my 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
Yes i believe so

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NHS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Contributing to success of vital public service
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NHS?
None
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