Apprentice Engineer Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10

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

As a first year, I go to my training provider, IPS international, 5 days a week to undergo workshop units such as Electronics and many more, and a BTEC day every Tuesday. In my half terms I go back to site and have some on the job experience by accompanying other engineers on their jobs/tasks.

8/10

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

I have learnt and developed a plethora of skills regarding engineering, such as mathematical skills, teamwork building, knowledge on electrical/electronic application and hand work skills. An example being how to wire in components and wires in regulation standards.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot so far. I enjoy fault finding and fixing the issues to allow my circuits to perform as required. Its satisfying and rewarding to see all the hard work and knowledge being applied, work. For example, I had created a circuit, and in the end it worked.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

My programme is well organised, the workshop programmes are structured in a great way, and my BTEC lessons can help me within the workshop lessons. My programme is well structured for the future of my apprenticeship.

8/10

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

I receive a great amount of support from my employer and frequently stay in contact with them. They check up on me, and see how my training is going at my training provider, sometimes making a visit to come into the training site.

7/10

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

At my training provider support is heavily provided, the trainers/tutors are helpful and willing to guide us in the right direction if need be.

7/10

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

My qualification through my training provider helps me perform better at my role, this is because i am being taught what specific skills, knowledge and how to apply it in my role.

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.)

Yes, I believe there is, I've never personally joined them, however I have received emails in regards to extra-curricular activities such as rugby (etc).

7/10

9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

SSE provides a great apprentice opportunity, with so much support from everyone. Everyone I've spoken to has been friendly and welcoming. In regards to employee benefits, there is a variety of them, and the salary is fair.

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

Be yourself, enjoy the learning and take every opportunity when you can. Work/training can be challenging but very rewarding in the end!