Fibre Engineer Review

I am a new sites Fibre engineer. My day to day requires me to install and activate new build properties. this involves building the spine, installing splitters, installing cbts and splicing to plots. I am trained to commission and fit ONT in customer plots. I am also required to work in exchanges on OCR racks

During my training I have learned a lot of new skills. I have learn how to safely climb a pole and how to safely use ladders. I have learned how to splice and strip fibres. I have learned how to install cables and rod ducts. I have learned also how to gas test boxes.

I have greatly enjoyed the programme. each day I have got out of bed excited to go to work and develop myself and learn new skills as well as undertake new experiences. I look forward to completing task and ensuring that customers are connected in a timely manner. I enjoy my role

There are some issues with the programme that I am completing. The NVQ work days are well organised but the on the job training and platform we use to submit work isn't quite up to scratch. There are issues with getting us equipment and also with ensuring we have access to areas at the right time.

the amount of support varies. We are given the time to complete the NVQ on training days. we can ask for extra days for completing paperwork tasks. we can also ask for time to help with taking photos of practical work. it can be difficult tho to get a range of on duty tasks to experience a range of tasks.

the training provider has been great. they have provided enough days to ensure that we have the require time to complete tasks. the provided has been through each module and detailed what is expected of the work we submit. he has held group discussions to help with problems we might have.

the NVQ has helped in some ways. some tasks have no or little relevance to the role within which I work. some task help me to better understand the company and the industry within which I work such as the legal requirements but they don't help with my day to day role of splicing roles.

there are no extra activities to get involved with that I am aware of. this could be the issue here. there is very little details or training on how to access information and site to enable to intergrate quickly and effectively. there is not demos of how to book holiday or use certain essential programmes and sites.

Yes

I have found it exciting and rewarding. I have learn lots of new skills and I have found that the opportunity to work at my own pace and with like minded people great. Being able to complete tasks in my own way with guidelines to help. I have been invested in and will continues to be developed with my time with them

Be honest and ask questions. push for answers and hold people accountable. don't keep quiet if you cant or don't know how to do something and get stuck in. jump in with both feet and ensure that you try everything. keep your eyes and mind open to all