Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Keeping the LV and HV electrical network up and running, this includes maintaining equipment and sometimes fixing faults out on the network, most of my day to day jobs are maintenances, job planning, this includes checking back feeds and loads and the condition of apparatus and then making job packs

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I’ve learnt a lot about working in a team As well as being able to work independently. Problem solving is also a big part of my job when trying to figure out why something has faulted or not working properly, so this helps improve my ability to think logically and solve problems

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my apprenticeship a lot, at times it’s challenging and can have a lot of pressure on you, but I enjoy my day to day job a lot, I enjoy the team I work in and I’ve never had any problems at work when it comes to being upset

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme has been a bit unstructured as we had to change colleges, we were the first year to make this transition and everything was new for both the college and SSE so there were some teething problems but I imagine it’ll be fine for every other year for now on

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive a lot of support from managers, I always get calls asking how I am, how I’m getting on and If I’m having any problems, you can call a manager at anytime with a problem and they’ll always be willing to help, you also have reviews every 13 weeks where managers talk to you and help you if you have any problems

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Any support that is needed will definitely be giving in my experience, most managers are willing to do anything they can to help when it comes to Trailblazer, and my team are definitely helpful as-well, they are all willing to do a little bit extra just In order to help me out

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My qualification definitely helps me perform my role better, when doing work to achieve the qualifications it definitely makes you think about every little role of your job and constantly thinking about it when doing write ups definitely makes it stay with you when you’re performing the job on site

    8/10

  • 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.)
  • Not that I am aware of, but I do a lot outside of work to begin with so I don’t really go out my way to find out if there are,

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • SSE offers good benefits as well as training, the qualifications are very good and can be recognised any where giving you the opportunity to take your career where ever you want


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
  • Read into what your job actually requires before applyimg


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Southampton

May 2020


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