Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • It involves fitting and wiring electrical components including and not limited to sockets, switches, isolators etc. I also have to fill out risk assesments to ensure the job is completed safely.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes i have learned many new skills involved in an electrical apprenticeship. My hand and technical skills have also vastly improved along with my store cleaning abilities.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy when we are busy with work and have plenty to do. Its satusfying seeing a full electrical job through to completion.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by SSE?
  • I feel fairly valued. There are times we are quiet and dont have much work when i feel forgotten about often being left doing nothing for periods of time.

    5/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I have experienced most of the skills needed to pass my final assessment. My manager does reviews to ensure we are getting a good experience.

    6/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • My training coordinator is very accessible and checks i am getting the training i need. He phones often to see how i am getting on at work.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I recieve the support i need to advance.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It just covers the costs. The basic wage is just enough meaning overtime is always a good chance to get more money.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many different employee benefits such as money of bicycles and Vodafone discounts etc. They also offer a discount for live active memberships which is very handy.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a large company who offer many employee benefits. They are also a very safe working company who looks after their workers.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
  • Ensure you talk about safety and express you are a safe working person. Also talk about your effective team working abilities


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Scotland

January 2018


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