Substation Fitter Apprentice Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Maintaining Electrical Switchgear and ensuring smooth running of systems in substations.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I have learned lots of new skills including electrical wiring both comercial and domestic and increased skills in understanding how the system runs.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my programme a lot just wish it was more straight forward.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The organisation of internal training could be better but overall fairly good.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive a lot of support linked to my dyslexia

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Lots

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The on site training is brilliant and i am given amazing information from the mentors

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • Social Activities linked with larger community groups through the company and the group I work with have included me in their social groups.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • The progression and support along side the benefits gained from working here.

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

    • Be prepared for the long term benefits but well worth.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

May 2023

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