Apprentice Technical Engineer Review
at Centrica British Gas
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Dartford
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
3/5
Repairing and servicing gas appliances or training to do this in a classroom environment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my time out working, as I’m always doing different things and working in different environments
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Have improved customer communication skills, and have developed technical skills working with tools
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Due to COVID there have been issues with the running of the apprenticeship, meaning that at times things can be quite unorganised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I am able to ask for help whenever I need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
When in the academy I receive help if I need it’s, however sometimes it is unclear what work I must complete in order to progress
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I am able to learn a lot of the skills in more depth than I would on patch, helping me gain more knowledge in the technical side
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
Unfortunately not
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Gas engineering is a good trade to be in and British Gas is a trusted name
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
Make sure you have good customer skills, you can learn the technical side but being a people person is a natural quality
