Trainee Project Manager Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I work as a project manager helping to organise works, log defects and ensure the project is moving towards targets. The project I work on is in Shetland at the Kergord HVDC Converter Station.

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

    • A large number of system skills.

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

    • The training feels very remote. I enjoy my work but the course is lacking in many areas.

    3/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I don't think anyone really knows what is happening in the course.

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • My line manager and other colleagues are always very supportive

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

    • This is lacking.

    3/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Some related bits, mainly the course is learning a specific way to pass an "awkward" exam. We have spent 6 months working on answering questions in a specific manner to cater to this. Any job relevant learning feels a coincidence more than deliberate.

    5/10
  • 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 have volunteered at a few events (careers fairs). I am also volunteering to help Oxfam in the summer.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Seems a good company to work for. The staff are generally happy and the opportunities are great.

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

    • Be prepared for a long wait. It took me almost 4 months from applying to getting accepted. Hang in there!!

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Project Management

Perth

April 2024

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