trainee engineer Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6/10

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

Trainee engineer installing new and repairing on telephone lines

7/10

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

yes relating to the world on telecommunications

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

the programme has the best intentions however due to the size of openreach there are failings within the companies organisation, only propped up by those at the lowest levels

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

see previous answer

3/10

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

the support is there if required although is often put on those not organising the apprenticeship or off your own back

7/10

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

there are systems in place however due to the amount of apprentices has many shortcomings

5/10

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

the apprenticeship covers majority of job role but the is predominantly through the buddying periods than the classroom

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?

although has many problems is a good place to work, however it is important to note due to the size of the company the engineers interest isnt always the priority for example the removal of possibility to get any external qualification from the apprenticeship and replacement of internal accreditations and the importance of budgets / cost

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

try to get onto fibre not copper or service delivery, and although they layout a plan for you and tell you the right things initiative is the only way too succeed