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FTTP Engineer SD Review

at BT Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Coventry

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.5 /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
4.2/5 - 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
I fibre to the premise (service delivery), my role is to work on behalf of the SP by connecting the customer to the existing network. in simple words is to provide the fibre connection from CBT to the ONT (optical terminal which connect to the customer router) fibre broadband connection.
Typical day to day involve going to the pole or UG, check the light level and connect the cable (Hybrid OH or UG), pull it to the customer house and then put CSP outside and ONT inside (splice it) then the broadband should be connected....
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
1000%, really luck and happy i decided to join openreach apprenticeship programme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learn a lot of new skills and developed the existing one.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
induction, Training, support is fantastic. Over all experience and from training, buddying and going live is fantastic. The amount of support and help we get as new trainee it just mind blowing. I feel that as part of the team from day one.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I am supported from the top down, which mean my manager, HR, generally easy way to access and seek support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I enjoyed my time at CTTS and my Tutor and peers were really supportive and we help each other in order to succeed on the course. great time there. programme well organised.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am using what i have been taught in order to do my work.
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
Not, at moment but i believe we have and i will look out for it.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Application process is straight forward,
Great experience
a lot of opportunity to move up to different area of the company, and your skills can open more doors for you once your are inside.
Support and help from across the board of the company.
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