Data Analyst Review
at Centrica British Gas
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Windsor
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
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5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
My role is one of being a data analyst. This consists of using mainly python to find insights in the data given to me. I also have one day a week free to focus on my apprenticeship, in which I learn about a variety of languages such as PowerBI, SQL, Python and R
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my programme. I feel like the knowledge and skills I learn in my apprenticeship, and then having the support in my team to further enhance these skills makes it easy for me to transfer my knowledge in a live working environment. I feel supported in my journey.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Through my apprenticeship I have learned how to use a variety of languages such as PowerBI, R, SQL, and Python. I have learned how to load, manipulate, clean and analyse data, and I have also learned about machine learning algorithms and applied the skills I have learned in my day to day work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme I am a part of is very well structured. I have a live teacher who goes through the variety of languages using presentations but then also goes through live demonstrations of how the skills and knowledge are applied in a live working environment. The flexibility of my programme allows me to balance work life with an apprenticeship seamlessly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel extremely supported by my employer. I have a variety of people from my team and other teams that are willing to help me learn and pick up the skills and knowledge I need to excel in my field. My employer is very understanding and supportive and that gives me the platform to develop efficiently
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provider provides everything required to pick up the skills and knowledge to learn the tools required to be a Data Analyst. This is further helped by having the time and live projects in which my skills and knowledge can be implemented. Having small incremented tasks after each session help practice the skills I learned in the session
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
This qualification drastically helps me to perform better in my role. Not only does it provide the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in my current role, it gives me the knowledge and skills to also be well rounded so I can pick up tasks that require other languages such as SQL, PowerBI, R and Python
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
I have had a few events that I have attended that have been thoroughly enjoyable, but they have been limited. The events I have been a part of though were in really nice venues such as the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and all expenses were paid for such as train fares, accommodation and food.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This is a company that is very supportive in helping me develop into the role that I take at the moment. My work load and apprenticeship balance is perfect and manageable, and I have a range of people that I can turn to to help me when I need the help
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
If you show that you have a passion for the role, are willing to put the work in and are happy to contribute to the team whilst enhancing your skills, this company is for you. You will feel well supported and be given your space to flourish in your role
