Apprentice Central Heating Installer Review

by Centrica

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Installing new boilers; socket and see to check the electrics, gas tightness test, drain old boiler, take it off wall, put new template up. Depending on what boiler as to whether you pipe the boiler up before it's on the wall or not then commission and explain to customer

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Soldering, I believe my soldering skills have gotten better, my confidence has exceeded, patience

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I love the idea of apprenticeships and glad I am currently taking part in one.

    10/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by Centrica?

    • Very valued. They offer some good programmes during apprenticeships such as Duke of Edinburgh also I got to meet the Earl of Wessex due to this.

    10/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well organised

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • A lot of support if I'm ever stuck then I know there is loads of support around me.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot

    9/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Very well, this is my first paying job so I am very happy

    10/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes

    9/10
  • 9. Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because they are a reliable company and I've never had any problems

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica?

    • Just go for it! You won't look back

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Central London & City

March 2017

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