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Centrica British Gas

Heating Installation Review

at Centrica British Gas

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Plumbing

Dartford

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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
3.8/5 - 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
I install new boilers in customers homes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how boilers and systems work.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised, it could be better as in the equipment supplied is sometimes not enough for us to carry out the work when we are competent.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my manager and mentor, aswell as from my tutor at the academy.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive lots of support from everyone.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification allows me to on paper perform the role but I feel as if the training gives us more information to exceed standards which is good.
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
There is not extra curricular activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an excellent career, management is very well organised and care about there team. The training is outstanding coming from other big company's myself (SGN).
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
Take in everything that they teach you, you will gain experience and learn things even if you think you know it all.
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