Trainee Engineer Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

I build the fibre optic telecoms network. My day-to-day role involves splicing fibres in nodes.

10/10

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

I have learnt lots of new engineering skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's very enjoyable, but slightly difficult to folow.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is very well organised, but virtual meetings do not work for this.

8/10

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

I am allocated days to do my apprenticeship.

10/10

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

So far I have received plenty of support.

10/10

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

I feel that this qualification will make no difference to how I perform in my role. It feels as though it is a paper exercise and more of a formality.

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.)

Unknown

5/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Great employer.

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

Expect a long winded application process.