Chief Engineer - Cabler Review
at BT Group
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Plymouth
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Working on the fibre network out in the field, rodding and roping ducts plus pulling in cables, installing mobra brackets/frames in junction boxes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have been enjoying learning about the fibre network and look forward to continue developing my skills and knowledge.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
learned a whole bunch of new skills including: rodding techniques, installing fibre network equipment, lifting junction box covers safely, setting up workspaces.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
From my experience it has been well organised/structured with no issues to report
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I have received great support especially as I reported that I have been diagnosed with dyslexia. Even though I have not needed the extra help it's good to know that it is available to me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I've had lots of support when working towards my apprenticeship in regards to my qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I understand the need for my apprenticeship which will give me the skills to get an engineer qualification.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
None as of yet so far due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
So far Openreach has been a really supportive company to work for with lots of opportunities for progression.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
On the video interview, practice your replies and just try to answer the questions as clear as possible.
