Trainee Engineer Review

In my role as an Openreach Cabling Engineer I am involved in helping build the infrastructure for the Openreach Fibre network. My day to day tasks include working as part of a team to help deliver Fibre connections to businesses and homes by means of various cabling techniques. As part of the chief engineer division we are trained to be multi skilled and can also be involved in other tasks such as Fibre jointing and pole climbing.

In my new role I have learnt many new skills such as cabling techniques, rodding and roping and Fibre jointing. As part of the trainee program I have had to take part in completing my SVQ for my apprenticeship. This has helped me to also improve my knowledge on how to use Microsoft word and Excel packages. The SVQ has also helped me understand more about my role.

I am really enjoying the Traineeship programme because it has been very useful to helping me develop my skills throughout my apprenticeship. My SVQ assessor has been very helpful along the way in helping me complete my SVQ and has been a pleasure to work with. I look forward to the future ahead within the company.

The way the traineeship programme has been structured is fantastic. The help and support I have received throughout my apprenticeship from my SVQ assessor, manager and colleagues has been great. The programme overall has been amazing and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to apply for this apprenticeship.

My employer has been very helpful throughout my apprenticeship. My SVQ assessor and manger have helped me along the way since the day I started here at Openreach. At Openreach they have made it easy to find anything you are unsure or need help about by using there BT Intranet webpage.

My SVQ assessors have been very helpful throughout my apprenticeship. [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the RateMyApprenticeship Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] have always helped me when I have needed guidance on completing my SVQ. They have made it fun and enjoyable which makes me look forward to my study days. I have enjoyed my time working towards my qualifications.

I feel that the qualification through my training provider has helped me gain knowledge and a better understanding about my role. The qualification has also given me more computer skills that I can use within my role. Overall the qualification has helped me so much throughout my apprenticeship here at Openreach.

Here at openreach we have social activities and charity events that you can participate in. There is also websites and social networking sites we can be involved in to meet new people and discuss work related questions we may have.

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I would highly recommend applying for the apprenticeship programme within Openreach. Openreach is a very great and established company. Within Openreach there is many opportunities for career progression. The training here at Openreach is world class and the people who work here at Openreach are very friendly and helpful. I look forward to my career within Openreach.

The advice I can give to others looking to apply for the apprenticeship here at Openreach is to be confident and strive to me the best engineer you can be within Openreach. Do not be afraid to ask if you need help or guidance because everyone is very helpful and always willing to help you.