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Centrica British Gas

Meter fitter apprentice Review

at Centrica British Gas

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Dartford

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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 entails me learning at the academy of how to fit meters and fault solve and some weeks are spent in the field with a mentor testing the knowledge learnt at the academy.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love every minute of it as the teachers are amazing and the staff are a real joy to be around.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Managed to gain functional skills level 2 whilst undergoing this course and also Gas & electric health and safety

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organized and if there should be a hiccup the staff are very quick to resolve it.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot whether it’s to do with work or personal stresses. I don’t feel pressured to rush any learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Training provider is very helpful should you ask or need anything.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I wouldn’t be able to do my role without it so I feel it’s amazing.
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
Football at goals, free volunteering day and karaoke

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Helpful, understanding, caring and the teaching staff are amazing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
Go for it ! It is the best decision I’ve made.
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