Chief Engineer - Cabler Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

Working on the fibre network out in the field, rodding and roping ducts plus pulling in cables, installing mobra brackets/frames in junction boxes.

9/10

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

learned a whole bunch of new skills including: rodding techniques, installing fibre network equipment, lifting junction box covers safely, setting up workspaces.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have been enjoying learning about the fibre network and look forward to continue developing my skills and knowledge.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

From my experience it has been well organised/structured with no issues to report

8/10

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

I have received great support especially as I reported that I have been diagnosed with dyslexia. Even though I have not needed the extra help it's good to know that it is available to me.

10/10

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

I've had lots of support when working towards my apprenticeship in regards to my qualifications.

8/10

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

I understand the need for my apprenticeship which will give me the skills to get an engineer qualification.

9/10

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.)

None as of yet so far due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

6/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

So far Openreach has been a really supportive company to work for with lots of opportunities for progression.

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

On the video interview, practice your replies and just try to answer the questions as clear as possible.