Apprentice Electrical Engineer Review
at Switched On Electrical
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Construction
Dorchester, Dorset
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
I’m a 4 year electrical apprentice and I 1st and 2nd fixing electrics on new build houses on various building sites
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy coming to work and getting on with new day and learning skills every day
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes massively, I have progressed lots
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
my employer is always on the other end of the phone if I need to call or text him regarding anything, and always does his best to help me
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I do get support when I ask for it
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I can apply the skills I learn from college and put them into practice in my day job
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
My employer likes to arrange things throughout the year, when all of the workers get together and we go and do an activity
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Switched On Electrical to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Employer goes above and beyond to help and also is very fair and understanding
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Switched On Electrical?
Just be yourself
