Field 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:

I have enjoyed every bit of my apprentice. I have received excellent training and support from my manager, buddies, coach, patch leads ,local senior engineers, and every engineer that I have come across. My NVQ has been great so far with the help of my assessor. She has been very helpful and always making sure that I am up to date with my training and assessments.

10/10

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

I have learnt a lot of new skills in telecommunications. Prior to this, I had a zero knowledge about telecommunications . I keep building on every new skills I have learnt.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed the programme so much that I would recommend it to anyone looking to work for openreach.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is very organised. It is well structured and tailored to make sure it does not clash with my work hours. it is flexible and easy to carry out the programme

10/10

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

I receive 100% support in every aspect of the programme ranging from tools, skills, human resource etc

10/10

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

I receive all the support that I need for my qualifications. I have never been found wanting in terms of support.

10/10

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

The training provided has helped me to face daily routing in the field work. I have been able to put to use all that I have learnt.

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.)

Yes there are many like football, basket ball games and online medial group called the workplace

10/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The reason is because it is a good company that looks after its employees.

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

The advice or tip I would give it that you only need to have the right mind set and the passion and leave all the rest to BT.