Multi craft engineer apprentice Review

by SSE

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Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work on and help maintain overhead power lines and underground cables. This could be maintaining pre-existing parts of the network or adding to the network with new lines or connections. You

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have developed lots of practical skills and learned lots of useful knowledge around tools and how to work on overhead lines and cables. I've also learnt lots of skills related to driving and using different plant as my job puts you through courses to use plant like forklift, MEWP etc.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the work even though at times it can be physically demanding and I will have to work in bad weather. Apart from that it's very rewarding and I like that my job is varied from day to day

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • You are put on courses throughout the year and they keep track of your progress. You have to do an SVQ and your line manager is good at helping you complete that and keep you on track

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • You are offered lots of support from different services in the company

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • You receive support and help when needed

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It learns you in depth about the job and the requirements need to complete your job safely.

    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.)

    • I think so but not entirely sure as I haven't looked for things like that

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It's a very good company who look after their workers and there are many benefits to working for them

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

    • Make sure you have a good work ethic and that you can work as part of a team as that is essential

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Lerwick

February 2021

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