Siemens Wind turbine technician apprenticeship questions

I know a bunch of guys from Siemens in Lincoln, they're doing a part time degree in mechanical engineering at the university alongside their work so there's a possibility you could end up going to into further education if it's offered.
 
~Divine~Wind~ said:
Sick of the dead end pittance paying hellhole I'm in at the moment, looking for a complete change of career, out of interest where did you guys find was best for info on apprenticeships in the UK?
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I found, and applied to the Siemens one through this site;

https://apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk/navms/Forms/Candidate/Apprenticeships.aspx


fire_munki said:
Also how old is too old? Not that I feel old but I always thought they were for early 20s late teens. I'm 29.
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I don't think there is an official upper limit;
But i went for a interview type thing a few weeks ago and there was loads of variety in ages, i then got through to the next stage and it was mainly 16 year old school leavers like myself.

This is probably something to do with the government only paying some of the fees until the age of ~20 years, and then it is only half that, if any.


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Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16years-old whether you are just leaving school, have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career. You just need to be living in England and not taking part in full-time education.
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I didn’t in for the Wind turbine technician, due to me being too scared to climb the 10 meter tower, although as soon as i left, i was kicking myself.

Although i have been to an interview for a craft apprenticeship (Electrical or mechanical) today and don’t really understand what it actually is, sounds a bit crappy to me. I was nervous in the interview so forgot to ask.

So can anybody help me with this, and is it still worth going for. It says on the apprenticeship ship where I applied, I can specialize in electrical or mechanical gaining a NVQ3 there, and a Btec ND and NVQ2 in engineering.
 
ripped said:
I didn’t in for the Wind turbine technician, due to me being too scared to climb the 10 meter tower, although as soon as i left, i was kicking myself.

Although i have been to an interview for a craft apprenticeship (Electrical or mechanical) today and don’t really understand what it actually is, sounds a bit crappy to me. I was nervous in the interview so forgot to ask.

So can anybody help me with this, and is it still worth going for. It says on the apprenticeship ship where I applied, I can specialize in electrical or mechanical gaining a NVQ3 there, and a Btec ND and NVQ2 in engineering.
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Electrical and Mechanical is a rather broad area. It is required in construction and all the major utilities (gas, water, leccy etc). It can range from site installations, maintenance, surveying all sorts. Whose offering the apprenticeship?
 
Siemens are offering the aprenticeship. i applied for both, but I can’t do the wind one as i was unable to climb the tower for the evacuation, as I said before I’m scared of heights, but as soon as I left the training centre I was kicking myself and thinking I could have done it.

It says it is an engineering apprenticeships, and i can specializes in either electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, I’d rather the electrical, but is there any money in this or would i be finishing the apprenticeship and doing HNC/D's to engineer level.

I have been thinking about doing A levels instead, and either

1) Doing the height test again a year later, and then going that way again. (After finishing year one of A levels, though i might as well do both years if i do this)
2) A levels then Uni, but i though i may struggle to get a job when i graduate.
3) A levels then a higher apprenticeship, though these are very scarce, and i have only found 1.
 
ripped said:
1) Has anyone else did one of these/going for one with Siemens>what is it like, and how long does it last (how long until i am a fulled qualified technicain).
2) Once your fully qualified how much do you get paid?
3) And with the opportunities of going offshore what is the pay off an offshore wind turbine technician?
4) Do Siemen’s help you continue education , as would like to do this, get my lvl3 then hnc/hnd, and possibly a degree in electrical engineering. Tho I would probably do this part time whist still working for them.
5) What are Siemen’s like to work for/ are they good at training

If you’ve worked for Siemens before could you also give me some info on what there liketo work, please and thank you.

Right, thanks in advance;
Kieran
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I'm working for Siemens at the minute, but just on the production line building electric drives. I've only been there just over a week now, but from what my family says who I always work with now, they're a great company, always training and looking after you. I'm just there temporary for the summer to get some money from uni, and I'm already being trained in different areas of the production line.

I know it's a basic unskilled job, but the fact that they're really pushing me to broaden my skills and I'm only there a couple of months has impressed me. If you put the effort in with overtime etc, they'll help you.
 
okay thanks :)

But the main thing i want to know is, once i have become a technainl( when the apprenticeship has finished) , will they they support me in becoming a fully fledged engineer, because my main goal is to become a electrical engineer.
 
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ripped said:
Siemens are offering the aprenticeship. i applied for both, but I can’t do the wind one as i was unable to climb the tower for the evacuation, as I said before I’m scared of heights, but as soon as I left the training centre I was kicking myself and thinking I could have done it.

It says it is an engineering apprenticeships, and i can specializes in either electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, I’d rather the electrical, but is there any money in this or would i be finishing the apprenticeship and doing HNC/D's to engineer level.

I have been thinking about doing A levels instead, and either

1) Doing the height test again a year later, and then going that way again. (After finishing year one of A levels, though i might as well do both years if i do this)
2) A levels then Uni, but i though i may struggle to get a job when i graduate.
3) A levels then a higher apprenticeship, though these are very scarce, and i have only found 1.
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Mechanical would be your best choice, majority of companies we work with look for Mechanical background with basic electrical.
 
Siemens Assessment day

Hi guys, I've got an assessment day coming up this week for an Engineering Scholarship Scheme. Has anyone else been? Can anyone give me advice on what to expect, wear, take with me, etc. I have to be there at 12:15 till 3:30, so a long one. The letter says, 'The assessment will comprise of an interview, two psychometric tests and a personality questionnaire along with a brief overview of the business and the scholarship offer.' ............any advice would be great, i'm hope to work in the renewables field, but not so keen on the heights of the turbines.........would like to develop solar further... wonder if they do that as well?? They have their fingers in a lot of fields!
Thanks guys. Oh, and I know in theory it shouldn't matter but I'm a 37 year old mum of 5..... :) Oh and want to work towards a masters lol!!
 
4whats2come said:
Hi guys, I've got an assessment day coming up this week for an Engineering Scholarship Scheme. Has anyone else been? Can anyone give me advice on what to expect, wear, take with me, etc. I have to be there at 12:15 till 3:30, so a long one. The letter says, 'The assessment will comprise of an interview, two psychometric tests and a personality questionnaire along with a brief overview of the business and the scholarship offer.' ............any advice would be great, i'm hope to work in the renewables field, but not so keen on the heights of the turbines.........would like to develop solar further... wonder if they do that as well?? They have their fingers in a lot of fields!
Thanks guys. Oh, and I know in theory it shouldn't matter but I'm a 37 year old mum of 5..... :) Oh and want to work towards a masters lol!!
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hi. welcome. make your own thread?
 
4whats2come said:
Hi guys, I've got an assessment day coming up this week for an Engineering Scholarship Scheme. Has anyone else been? Can anyone give me advice on what to expect, wear, take with me, etc. I have to be there at 12:15 till 3:30, so a long one. The letter says, 'The assessment will comprise of an interview, two psychometric tests and a personality questionnaire along with a brief overview of the business and the scholarship offer.' ............any advice would be great, i'm hope to work in the renewables field, but not so keen on the heights of the turbines.........would like to develop solar further... wonder if they do that as well?? They have their fingers in a lot of fields!
Thanks guys. Oh, and I know in theory it shouldn't matter but I'm a 37 year old mum of 5..... :) Oh and want to work towards a masters lol!!
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Typical interview attire. Research Siemens other than just turbines, and have a quick overview of how a turbine works as that may be asked in the interview. There'll be an English and Maths psychometric test, you don't get long for each question at all in the time limit, and from what I remember the questions tried to catch you out so be careful but don't spend too long per question. The personality questionnaire will ask standard questions, and then 10 questions on ask the same question but reworded, so make sure you're consistent.
 
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