Apprentice Technical Engineer Review

by Centrica

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Repairing and servicing gas appliances or training to do this in a classroom environment

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Have improved customer communication skills, and have developed technical skills working with tools

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my time out working, as I’m always doing different things and working in different environments

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Due to COVID there have been issues with the running of the apprenticeship, meaning that at times things can be quite unorganised

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

    • I am able to ask for help whenever I need it

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

    • When in the academy I receive help if I need it’s, however sometimes it is unclear what work I must complete in order to progress

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I am able to learn a lot of the skills in more depth than I would on patch, helping me gain more knowledge in the technical side

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • Unfortunately not

    3/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend Centrica to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Gas engineering is a good trade to be in and British Gas is a trusted name

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

    • Make sure you have good customer skills, you can learn the technical side but being a people person is a natural quality

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Dartford

May 2021

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