Apprentice Broadcast Engineer Review

by BBC

Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

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

    • Remember the scene in the matrix where Neo says "I can do kung fu!"? I have that sort of revelation at least twice a week now.

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

    • Love it. Most fun I've had in years! Placements and degree course are enjoyable and the staff feel like friends, not managers.

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

    • Very much a part of the team, we're not treated with kid gloves, we're actually employed as members of the broadcasting team.

    9/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Occasional hiccups for us, but we're the first year of the programme - ironing out all the things that need to change!

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

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

    • 8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Not a great salary, but it does cover living expenses, and it is very much possible to live reasonably well off it.

    4/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Lots of chances to get involved and do a wide range of extra placements and events.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Incredible workplace, amazing contacts, strong friendships. Relevant course material, interesting topics of education and exciting and vibrant placements.

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

    • Definitely apply - it's the best decision you'll make all year.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering, Information Technology

May 2014

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