fibre network delivery engineer Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • As a field engineer my daily tasks involve installation, testing and fault finding on the fibre network (internal/external), using a range of next generation OTDR’s, light sources, power meters and high precision fusion splicers as well as many other types of measurement and test equipment.

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

    • yes I have learnt lots of new skills...ranging from ICT skills to using testing equipment.

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

    • I loved everything about my learner journey...my tutor was absolutely fantastic and really supported not only me, but everyone in my group.

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

    • super organised and well structured giving me the correct tools to succeed throughout my apprenticeship

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • had an extreme amount of support from not only my manager but also my tutor

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • amazing amount of support throughout, I really struggled with the ICT exam and failed quite a few times!! but with the continued support from my tutor I finally passed on the 5th attempt.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • the qualification that I worked towards has given me all the relevant skills needed to carry out the basics of my role and get my career started with openreach.

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • there's recently been an Openreach rugby league started, which ranges from touch to full contact...the group I currently work under is also taking on the Rat race in may

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great employer with great benefits

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

    • always be honest and open and also be accountable! make your main priority safety...at all cost make sure you get home safe everyday...no job is worth you not going home at the end of your shift. be there for others...you'll never know when you'll need support

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Peterborough

February 2020

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