Substation Fitter Apprentice Review
at SSE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
3.6/5
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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:
4/5
Maintaining Electrical Switchgear and ensuring smooth running of systems in substations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme a lot just wish it was more straight forward.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have learned lots of new skills including electrical wiring both comercial and domestic and increased skills in understanding how the system runs.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The organisation of internal training could be better but overall fairly good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support linked to my dyslexia
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The on site training is brilliant and i am given amazing information from the mentors
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Social Activities linked with larger community groups through the company and the group I work with have included me in their social groups.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The progression and support along side the benefits gained from working here.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
Be prepared for the long term benefits but well worth.
