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Multi Skilled Engineer Review

at SSE

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Kirkwall

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

2.9 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Maintaining a diesel standby power station
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my work but can sometimes get frustrated with the manager.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've learned lots of new skills about diesel engines and the working of the power grid.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the program is reasonably well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive adequate support from my supplyer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive all the support i need from my provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I feel that the training that I did at college doesn't have any relevance to what I do at work
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because its a good working environment and a interesting job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
I would advise that you are confident with all your answering and to just give it a shot
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