Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • We keep the network up and running, we run line tests for fibre and broadband connections. We are a diverse team who handle customer issues and complaints over the phone. We all communicate with engineers to get the job done as quickly as possible, to give the best customer satisfaction

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt various skills. Using various differrent types of software, i have learnt to deal with high priority tasks, and set deadlines for myself. i have also became alot more organised and better time keeping, i have learnt this through setting up various meetings alongside important managers in the company

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my programme alot, it has given me plenty of opportunities to work in different areas and volunteer for different roles. I have also been able to take part in a university course which my company pays for, i have increased my knowledge within networking which i can put into every day practice

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • My programme has been structures well, we have taken part in NVQ days and University days where we get to study for exams. In my office i understand clearly what i am doing and i get to experience what different teams do every 6 months of my apprenticeship this is a good way to learn

    5/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive various levels of support, for example if i was to run into an issue, i would first try to solve the problem independently, if i fail to do this i will ask a team member, and if they still dont know how i always understand i can go to my line manager

    5/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive a decent of support from my training providers, we commonly go to our line manager or mentors at university and they will help us. We do get the appropriate amount of study days where we can carry out or NVQ work and University work and dont get distracted.

    5/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My qualification through our training providers gives me an understanding that i am capable of carrying out different job roles and that i can be independant and work to a high standard. It gives me the sense that i am working towards and end goal and i have learned alot.

    6/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • I have been involved in various activities, taking part in a tv advert, school workshops where i got to talk about the apprenticeship schemes and i have also taken part in challenge days where we host events for people to take part in and win prizes in. The events have taught me alot.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I would recommend BT to a friend because the job opens up so many oppurtunties within the Networking sector, and where it is a large company you are allowed to move around and meet new people and take part in loads of different events. There for i would recommend BT


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT?
  • I would say build a network, and learn various ICT courses because you have to have good knowledge with these systems. Make sure that you have an understanding of how a network works and what different outcomes you have that can happen in the future. However bt is overall a good company.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Greater London

March 2019


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