Apprentice Network Engineer Review
at BT Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Bristol
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.4/5
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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:
4/5
My role is within BT 2nd Line Mobile operations where I work for a team called Corporate Solution whom are responsible for a product called DVPN. In my day to day role I work with both internal and external customers to deliver the DVPN product for BT.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship with BT and I am now looking to transition from an apprentice to a full time employee in the coming months.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
When I started my apprenticeship I had no previous IT experience and very little knowledge. Now I am responsible for delivering my own projects and dealing with customers direct as well as looking to constantly develop my knowledge base by getting different recognised IT qualifications.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Overall the apprenticeship has been very well organised, however I have had some issues with my exam dates near the end of my apprenticeship but this is down to a third party being unable to fit my exams time in the agreed SLA.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My support from BT has been excellent and has allowed me to develop my IT knowledge to where it is today.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My Apprentice mentor from my training provider is very quick to respond to and support I need and has done an excellent job in helping me get to the latter stages of my apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification has been essential to me performing better in my role as through my qualification I have learned a lot of key information that is essential to my development
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
Yes there are a lot of different extra-curricular activities that BT offer, I personally take part in 6 a side football with my colleagues every Tuesday lunch.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BT are an Excellent Employer who truly value every colleague.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Just be yourself and always strive to learn more.
