Power networks engineer Review
at SSE
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Either block-release at college studying towards an HNC in electrical engineering or working from home, designing, estimating and quoting new electrical connections for customers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Greatly, I have learnt a large amount in my first 6 months of employment.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. I had no prior experience within the electrical side of engineering.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremely well structured, SSE have been running this programme for a number of years and it really shows.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I am supported in every way. Whether that be with extra curricular support from my company with my college work, or help with tasks I complete for the actual job, my manager is always happy to help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot. The tutors have been great and are happy to go over areas that I haven't completely understood. There is also many ways to access helpful materials on their website.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Learning about electrical principles at college has really helped me understand my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
We are given lots of time to socialise when away from home at college and also provided with expenses to plan networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This has been the best decision I have made to switch careers, into a thriving company in the ever growing energy sector.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
Absolutely go for it, this is a great career for life, with a great salary when qualified.
