Trainee Engineer Review
at BT Group
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Gateshead
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
-
Overview of Role
5/5
-
Skills Development
4.4/5
-
Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My day to day role involves installation of telephone and broadband services, faulting and repair of telephone services, my role primarily involves outdoor working on the copper and fibre telecommunications network.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy everything about my programme, it is interesting, rewarding and I feel very privileged to have been accepted on the programme.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills, I had no previous experience in telecommunications and have learnt all f the skills required for my role from scratch.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My programme is very well organised and structured which has helped me to learn at a very good pace.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a fair amount of support from my employer, leave is granted for study and workshop days.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a fair amount of support from my training provider when working towards my qualification, workshops have been very helpful and my assessor is very knowledgable and helpful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My qualification gives me the knowledge, confidence and skills to perform better in my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I am not currently aware of any extra-curricular activities to get involved in at my work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would definitely recommend Openreach to a friend, Openreach have provided me with an opportunity to fulfil a career in engineering and have been very supportive on my journey so far, the job is interesting, enjoyable and rewarding.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
I would advise anyone considering a career with Openreach to apply for a role, Openreach are a very good employer, they are supportive, job roles are endless and the job is very rewarding.
