Fibre to the premises engineer Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.8/10

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

To provide fibre optic broadband into customer premises

6/10

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

Yes new skills of splicing fibre, fitting customer service point, optical network termination box’s and relevant cabling to do with them

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy all parts of the programme

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is ok, would benefit from a longer period of buddying as 2 weeks is not enough. Time also needs to be given to write up our portfolio over the apprentice works already part of the programme

7/10

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

It’s good but need time to write up portfolios as part of a working day. Managers need to be aware this can be given as these are currently being done in our own time rather than work tome

4/10

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

Support is given

5/10

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

We tend to learn more on the job which is where the main skills are gained

5/10

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

5/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because it’s a great caring company to be a part of

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

Go for it , be open and honest you won’t regret it but be well presented, polite and respectful