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Apprentice Power Engineer Review

at BT Group

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Derby

Review Submitted: February 2025

Overall Rating

3.2 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - 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
Day to day it changes depending on the needs of what is required by the business/customers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It is good, the college is different to practical work and i prefer the practical work

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, many new skills have been learnt.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Internal training is good, a timeline would be useful though. The college got off to a rocky start but has started to get back on track
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If i need support its there
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
There is some support in place however feedback is limited
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
It doesn't directly relate to my current job role. Lots is learnt that will be beneficial later on but not during the apprenticeship.
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
Yes, some networking events are available.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It genuinely is a good company to work for, much less stressful than my previous job roles. Once you get through the red tape your sailing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Be honest, and make sure you understand what your applying for. There is so many job roles within BT.
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