Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme 2012

[Kieran123]

ie seen all the pics on the facebook page everything looks first class, accomadation and sports facilities, ie counting down the days till the 8th aswell !!

 

[theunknown]

Did you wear casual clothes to the medical btw, defiantly don't think it will need a suit?

 

[Kieran123]

Did you wear casual clothes to the medical btw, defiantly don't think it will need a suit?

Hi, ie i just wore casual clothes (jeans and hoodie) no need to wear a suit or anything formal like that,, have u been offered a place aswell??

 

[theunknown]

Yeah, just medical and references, but yeah got an offer. So happy over the moon
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I was just wondering if anybody knows what the earnings are in the 4th year for E&P, plus the amount of night work that you normally do as I can't seem to find any figures? Thanks

 

[susie2359]

Hi,

I'm currently researching different engineering apprenticeships and am wanting to get some advice on where to go. I have heard lots about Network Rail Apprenticeships but why should I choose NR over British Gas, for example or E.ON? Or even Rolls Royce or TFL?

Thanks!

 

[theunknown]

sooo who is coming open day in august then?

 

[Rwhunited]

sooo who is coming open day in august then?

Believe me, by 8th October, you will be counting down the days till you get home.

 

[theunknown]

Believe me, by 8th October, you will be counting down the days till you get home.

living in a nut house, i wouldn't want to leave on 8th October 2013. Have you done the course already then I take it?

 

[t o m]

living in a nut house, i wouldn't want to leave on 8th October 2013. Have you done the course already then I take it?

You'll see, it will be one nut house to another then. You'll enjoy it if you like eating crap, not getting much sleep and using dirty toilets and showers. It's not all bad though, it's worth sticking at it as year two is a lot better. Best bit of advice would probably be don't believe everything you hear and don't expect anything.

 

[theunknown]

You'll see, it will be one nut house to another then. You'll enjoy it if you like eating crap, not getting much sleep and using dirty toilets and showers. It's not all bad though, it's worth sticking at it as year two is a lot better. Best bit of advice would probably be don't believe everything you hear and don't expect anything.

Can you give me some sort of idea on that advise in more detail or in a private message and I have previously heard the food is bad but if this is everyone's opinion then why is this the case because I plan to have a strict diet down there. And if everyone's aim is to do well, get results and get the job I don't see why there is lack of sleep, as that is something no one is gonna deprive me of. Cheers for the heads up though

 

[Dan_225]

Can you give me some sort of idea on that advise in more detail or in a private message and I have previously heard the food is bad but if this is everyone's opinion then why is this the case because I plan to have a strict diet down there. And if everyone's aim is to do well, get results and get the job I don't see why there is lack of sleep, as that is something no one is gonna deprive me of. Cheers for the heads up though

I think that once you get down there, you will quickly realise that not everyone is a focused as you are coming across. You will be sharing with at least 3 or 5 other guys in your room, so at nights it can be noisy and guys having a carry on.
For many it will be their first time away from home and these people tend to treat it like a holiday camp.
As for the food, you will quickly form your own opioion. Let's just hope they've listened to our intake's feedback...

 

[HelixUK]

Hi guys, great forum.

Thinking of applying in 2013... when do they start accepting applications? Feb?

Few questions, when filling in the on-line application are you required to upload a CV?

Also, when you have a medical is there a min/max standard for BMI or do they not check your height/weight?

Last question, if I applied to other NR jobs at present and was unsuccessful is there a certain time that must pass before I can apply for NR jobs in the future? including the advance apprenticeship scheme?

Regards, appreciate responses

 

[Wikipedia]

Thinking of applying in 2013... when do they start accepting applications? Feb?

Few questions, when filling in the on-line application are you required to upload a CV?

Also, when you have a medical is there a min/max standard for BMI or do they not check your height/weight?

Regards, appreciate responses

Same questions from me!

 

[Harbon 1]

Hi guys, great forum.

Thinking of applying in 2013... when do they start accepting applications? Feb?

Few questions, when filling in the on-line application are you required to upload a CV?

Also, when you have a medical is there a min/max standard for BMI or do they not check your height/weight?

Last question, if I applied to other NR jobs at present and was unsuccessful is there a certain time that must pass before I can apply for NR jobs in the future? including the advance apprenticeship scheme?

Regards, appreciate responses

I think you have to wait one or two years before re applying, but most of those questions I have as well, thinking of applying in 2014.

Oh and they let you know about applications being open over facebook I think...

And welcome to the forums !

 

[t o m]

Hi guys, great forum.

Thinking of applying in 2013... when do they start accepting applications? Feb?

Few questions, when filling in the on-line application are you required to upload a CV?

Also, when you have a medical is there a min/max standard for BMI or do they not check your height/weight?

Last question, if I applied to other NR jobs at present and was unsuccessful is there a certain time that must pass before I can apply for NR jobs in the future? including the advance apprenticeship scheme?

Regards, appreciate responses

I applied in 2011, before they did the applications through Facebook. They started taking applications in January then. I think you should be able to register your interest earlier though. You don't have to upload a CV as such when you apply. You just answer the questions on the online form, such as why you want the job, skills and experience, qualifications etc...

I had unsuccessfully applied for a different job with NR about 3 months before I applied for the apprenticeship, didn't make any difference.

At the medical they do calculate your BMI but they aren't really concerned by it. Half of NR would fail if they were! They try to get you fitter in year one though.

I'm in the second year now, so if there's anything else you want to know just ask. There is loads of info on this forum already and some other apprentices post on here too.

 

[HelixUK]

Cheers for the replies.

How long does the process take these days? Also, is the interview conducted at the assessment centre stage?

After the apprenticeship is complete and if you're lucky enough to do the role you wanted (track, signalling etc) what kind of salary are you looking to get? I know this varies for different locations but does anyone have a rough idea/average?

Regards

 

[t o m]

Cheers for the replies.

How long does the process take these days? Also, is the interview conducted at the assessment centre stage?

After the apprenticeship is complete and if you're lucky enough to do the role you wanted (track, signalling etc) what kind of salary are you looking to get? I know this varies for different locations but does anyone have a rough idea/average?

Regards

I applied in January, went for the assessment in March and found out I had the job in about July I think. Some people found out sooner and others later. When I applied they conducted the interview at your chosen depot but last year they started doing them as part of the assessment day. I think this is to give a more consistent approach and save time as they won't have to arrange the interview with your depot.

They don't like to give you an exact figure as like you say it depends on your role and location. I'm a signalling apprentice, expecting about £25000 when I finish, should come out as a grade 3 and you get an allowance for working nights and weekends. Get paid more for signalling than track too You should get a role after you complete the scheme, NR are investing a lot of time and money in you. Supposedly costs them £50000 a year to train you, not including your wages, so they are unlikely to just get rid of you at the end of the scheme.

 

[HelixUK]

I applied in January, went for the assessment in March and found out I had the job in about July I think. Some people found out sooner and others later. When I applied they conducted the interview at your chosen depot but last year they started doing them as part of the assessment day. I think this is to give a more consistent approach and save time as they won't have to arrange the interview with your depot.

They don't like to give you an exact figure as like you say it depends on your role and location. I'm a signalling apprentice, expecting about £25000 when I finish, should come out as a grade 3 and you get an allowance for working nights and weekends. Get paid more for signalling than track too You should get a role after you complete the scheme, NR are investing a lot of time and money in you. Supposedly costs them £50000 a year to train you, not including your wages, so they are unlikely to just get rid of you at the end of the scheme.

How are you finding signalling? That would be my first choice

If you have time could you write a little about your experience so far? How did you find moving away and how are you finding the workload? Are you able to go in to more detail regarding the signalling side of things?

Thanks

 

[mjpalin]

For anyone that is interested, NR are going to start taking applications for the 2013 apprenticeship scheme next week.

 

[Bert and Ernie]

I'm based in the northwest where would my local depot be, also how much could I expect as a trainee and where could I find the job application s. cheers

 

[HelixUK]

I'm based in the northwest where would my local depot be, also how much could I expect as a trainee and where could I find the job application s. cheers

Hi.

Register your interest here: https://networkrailapprenticescandi...isterInterest2013/Login.aspx?cookieCheck=true

After registering you will be notified via e-mail when they start accepting online applications. They should start accepting them this week sometime.

In your first year you'll earn £8,400 plus £1,150 when you successfully finish the year. This rises to £11,750 in the second year and £14,000 in the third. In your first year we'll also pay for your accommodation, make sure you have three meals a day and supply your work clothing and safety equipment - such as a hard hat and safety glasses.

All information regarding the scheme can be found on their Facebook page. You do NOT need a Facebook account to view the information by the way. Anyone can view it.

http://www.facebook.com/ontrack

Click on the tabs at the top of the page. ('Apply' and 'Profiles' etc)

Regards

 

[haverchuck]

The scheme looks great, i'm definitely going to apply!

I am interested in electronics and enjoy building my own little projects / fixing things. Which of the roles deals most with fixing electrical equipment? Signalling seems like the best choice, but there is also E&P and Telecoms. Could anyone who's on/done the scheme advise?

Thanks

 

[t o m]

Sorry for the late reply

How are you finding signalling? That would be my first choice

If you have time could you write a little about your experience so far? How did you find moving away and how are you finding the workload? Are you able to go in to more detail regarding the signalling side of things?

Thanks

Obviously moving away is difficult at times but you'll make new friends and everyone is in the same position so it's not too bad. Not too much of a workload in the first year, it's mostly based on classroom learning and in the workshop. You don't learn a lot railway specific. You do get some 'homework' in the first year but nothing too difficult. You can get merits and distinctions in your BTEC if you like or just stick with a pass, but it doesn't really make any difference.

Signalling mainly involves points, train detection system, train protection, level crossings and of course signals. It would be easier if you just asked anything specific you want to know!

I'm much more enjoying the second year, actually being out on the job, it is another world to the first year. You get set Work Based Learning Objectives (WBLOs) in year 2 and 3, these are minimum 3000 word assignments related to your trade, there are 22 for signalling. This can be quite a lot of work at times, especially when you are working shifts. You also attend training courses back down in Gosport. The training in year 2 is much more enjoyable than the first year, or so I find.

The scheme looks great, i'm definitely going to apply!

I am interested in electronics and enjoy building my own little projects / fixing things. Which of the roles deals most with fixing electrical equipment? Signalling seems like the best choice, but there is also E&P and Telecoms. Could anyone who's on/done the scheme advise?

Thanks

In the first year you do lots of soldering and making up circuits, we made a little sort of musical keyboard thing among other stuff. Although, signalling doesn't really involve working on circuit boards, as such, if that is what you are in to. It is mainly just electronic equipment, if that makes sense. If you like circuit diagrams that will definitely be a help though! I would recommend signalling but I don't really know about E&P so can't compare.

 

[DanielD]

I too am applying this year for a signals position in Preston, with track as my second choice. I seem to be fortunate in that the application system seems to think Preston has 3 depos all with various different positions available so perhaps they are taking on more than average. This thread and the 2011 thread have been very useful helping me prepare and get some measure of confidence with the application process, so thank you all for that.

As signalling is my first choice I might have one or two questions that pop into my head

Only thing I'm thinking about right now is how do signals people tend to operate once they are working full time, is it like with the track teams where you will almost always be working with a group out on track or is it more solo work?

 

[t o m]

Only thing I'm thinking about right now is how do signals people tend to operate once they are working full time, is it like with the track teams where you will almost always be working with a group out on track or is it more solo work?

Signalling is usually three man teams, a team leader (grade 4), a technician (grade 3) and an operative (grade 2).

 

[Mr Sam]

i looked at it last year but wasnt too keen on moving away for the first year eventually found Amber Train, there taking students on all year round 17-24 year olds though

 

[DanielD]

Signalling is usually three man teams, a team leader (grade 4), a technician (grade 3) and an operative (grade 2).

Cheers for that, I was just curious. To Mr Sam, thats actually one of my motivations for applying. At 23 I really want to get out there on my own instead of still living at home.

The applications sent off now I'm just anxiously awaiting a response which I know can take several weeks at least. In the meantime I'm practising for the mechanical comprehension and numeracy tests, its amazing how many simple things you can forget since leaving school. My only real concern is the situational judgement tests as I cant really see any way to study for it.

 

[DanielD]

They finally go back to me today telling me id got through to the situational judgement test, Iv taken it and I'm now waiting back from that. Is there no one else applying on here this year? The 2011 thread seemed huge.