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Trainee Telecommunications Engineer Review

at BT Group

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Bridgend, UK

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

3.1 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Surveying, Planning and Installing the main cable infrastructure from the Aggregated Node to the Connectorized Block Terminal
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It has been great

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is good but communication often breaks down
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Some support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A satisfactory amount
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
In many ways the qualification could better correlate with my work. A large portion of the work is irrelevant.
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
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Values employees, offers career progression, values a healthy work life balance, the pay is competitive and the work is interesting.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
The more you put in the more you will get out.
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