Chief Engineer- Trainee Engineer Fibre Jointer Review
at BT Group
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
2.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
1.4/5
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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
Chief Engineer Fibre Jointer role is to build node and splice exposed fibres together to build the network
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Reasonably well. I love my job however the portfolio side of the apprenticeship is not suitable for my job role
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learned how the fibre network is built and various way to problem solve
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It’s ok however as mentioned above I experience issues with my portfolio
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
My employer has been fantastic, but I’m not getting much help from my apprenticeship leader.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Not enough, need more support in structuring my portfolio to suit job role
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
It doesn’t, the qualification feels pointless as all my learning has been on the job rather than through my apprenticeship
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
None so far due to covid
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good job, only the apprenticeship side for my role let’s it down
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Good luck and be prepared for anything
