Plant Operator Review
at SSE
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Peterhead
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Taking readings from around plant and ensuring there are no abnormalities. isolating and de-isolating plant for maintenance and inspections. opening and closing valves in sequence when the PowerStation is starting up and when shutting down.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
the inhouse training is good. the college course we have been put on though, does not suit the role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learned alot about the behaviour of water and steam and how it acts under pressure.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
well structured training programme to allow apprentices to learn about the plant.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
managers and other fully qualified operators always happy to help and answer questions.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
help is always at hand when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
i do not believe the SVQ we are doing helps us become better operators.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
golfing, book clubs etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the company looks after their employees well and provides good training.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
be yourself when applying. be honest and open in the interview process.
