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Chemistry Degree Apprentice Review

at EDF Energy

Degree Apprenticeship

Chemistry

Bridgwater

Review Submitted: February 2026

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
Very involved in writing u high level documents: work instructions, department instructions ect. Lab work, taking samples and analysing samples.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Like a community, surrounded by so much knowledge everybody is willing to help others.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
communication skills, teamwork skills, presentation skills, writing skills ect.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured, very thought out and they take on lots of feedback and adapt.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Always eager to help and very supportive not just with work but also health and mental health.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Employer communicates effectively with apprentices and university to ensure course works for everyone.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Used in every day work life, gain more technical knowledge but also soft skills like like learning quickly, effective communication, effective writing of reports etc.
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
Young professional network, women's group

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend EDF Energy to a friend?
Yes
Why?
So supportive and always have your best interest at heart, really care about their employers and they are currently working on the biggest projects in the country so its an amazing this to be a part of.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EDF Energy?
Be yourself, I know it sounds basic but being authentic is what people like to see.
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