Heating installation apprentice Review
at Centrica British Gas
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Dartford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Field periods: install central heating systems
Training periods: mixture of theory and practical learning
Training periods: mixture of theory and practical learning
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it, although academy weeks can be quite arduous with lots of content.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Pipework skills
General construction skills
Trade-specific skills
Theory knowledge
General construction skills
Trade-specific skills
Theory knowledge
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It’s well organised with modules.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Good amount.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good amount.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Good although content covered in training weeks and field weeks is not always in sync.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Occasionally have sports events within the academy. Social activities with team on field.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Centrica British Gas to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good, secure job. Good salary. Good atmosphere and feel supported.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Centrica British Gas?
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