TSO Electronics Engineer Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

My basic job roles is the provision of the new fibre networks, and the maintenance of the older legacy network and fibre broadband.

9/10

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

I've learnt much better time management skills and also working in a much more efficient manner to help benefit me and the team that are around me.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I've thoroughly enjoyed what I have done so far as part of the programme and I cannot wait to see where the future takes me and the progression I will make within my job role.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It's been a fairly well organised structure as far as the framework goes however it can be a challenge to get onto certain courses as they are very limited on when they are run.

6/10

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

whenever I need the support I Know I can ask any of the team around me and also my manager if I need pointing in the right direction.

9/10

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

I see my NVQ provider once every month or so and when we meet we go through the work that I have done and what I need to do to keep progressing.

8/10

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

The training that has been provided gives me more of an insight into what I shall be working on on a day to day basis when working in patch.

7/10

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.)

We go for team meals in the evenings every couple of months to chat and catch up with everyone together to discuss work and to network with parts of the team that you wouldn't do during normal working periods.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a very supportive apprenticeship with plenty of options to move your career into different places whether it is through BT or to branch out elsewhere.

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

Make sure to come in with an open mind set because no two days are the different so the job keeps you on your toes. Come with the attitude of working as part of a successful team and company.