Broadcast engineer apprentice Review

My job title is Broadcast engineer apprentice. Within technology so help with any job that I can as well as being set objectives to complete. I interact with the technology department as well as anyone that requires help with equipment that I can provide. When at uni I attend lectures like any other student.

I have many new skills. I have learnt practical such as fixing hardware faults with computer, making cables and soldering to name a few. I am also getting more comfortable with skills such as coding and being able to operate linux machines which is a skill I did not previously have.

I enjoy my programme very much. I am giving the opportunity to work in wide ranges of the BBC as well as over areas of the industry whilst studying for a degree with lots of help and opportunities to study given. I work in an interesting industry where I can meet lots of people

I do feel valued by the BBC. The system of managers is excellent and feels like a close and valued relationship by them and myself, making you feel welcomed and valued as an employee and student. Whilst at work other employees are welcoming and helpful and try there best to make me feel valued.

The programme is well structured by the BBC. There is a schedule that covers my entire time in the course, so is clearly mapped out. At the uni they work hard on taking our opinion on the schedule and if the workload is manageable. Although sometimes there are small mistakes in the uni schedule.

We receive a good amount of support. All lecturers available to be asked questions and give help about work when asked. If people want extra help they are willing to spend time helping those individuals. Are very accessible as we all have their e-mail addresses and available after lectures to give help.

The system of managers is excellent and feels like a close and valued relationship by them and myself, making you feel welcomed and valued as an employee and student. Offer help when asked even when is beyond what you would expect from a manager to help with.Excellent attitude towards guiding me .

As most costs are covered by the company it is a fair salary for most people. However as I have moved home for my course the salary only just covers all my bills and food costs. If others had to relocate they would struggle to cover all of the costs. There has been a pay review that will shortly kick in but U am doubtful it will be a significant help.

There are some opportunities outside work. There are company activities available to sign up for. At uni there is no opportunity to take part in other activities. There is a heavy amount of lectures so absolutely no time do to anything else. However this is understandable with the amount of content we have to cover in a short amount of time.

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So far I have been very pleased with my apprenticeship. I have access to a good uni education as well as experience work on a regular basis. Through an apprenticeship I believe I have the best possible experience all with a salary and no student debt. So would definitely recommend to a friend

I would try to get as much experience and knowledge of computers as this is a large area of subject matter. Try to develop technical skills from the basics such as using a hammer well to being able to solder as this will set you up really well for the world of work.