Telecoms Engineer Review

by BT

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

Telecoms engineer. Replacing the old copper network with fibre lines to the property.

9/10

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

Learnt new skills as into a complete different field I was in before.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Very interesting as everything I done was brand new to me.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Was very organised as in how we went along and learnt more with the more experience I got.

10/10

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

Received plenty of support and they were very patient with regards to how they would help me if their was something I was struggling with.

10/10

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

Received plenty of support and would get extra help if I needed any when asked.

10/10

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

It taught me at the right speed & helped me a lot in performing better for my role.

10/10

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.)

I believe that there is but I have not looked into it as of yet.

5/10

9a. Would you recommend BT to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Learn a new skill whilst getting paid and the working environment is good as there is always somebody to help if you get stuck in any situation.

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

Be prepared to work hard but not to worry if you get stuck in any situation as there is always someone to help you out if you get stuck. Your colleagues have been in the same situation as yourselves at 1 point so they understand.