BMS apprentice Review
at SSE
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
London, UK
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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
Fixing problems with HVAC you learn a lot of different automation software, electrical wiring , electrical testing, a lot of computing software, can be busy depending on the site but there is always something to learn
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i really enjoy it because of the people on the job , you meet people that are actually willing to help you and genuinely want the best for you, not only that but you do learn a lot of skills and knowledge that can be used in your home.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
teamwork, communication, being able to solve problems quicker, software, even more computer literate
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
its very structured as there is something to do everyday and there is so much to learn, there is always a day by day plan on what you have to do, you can go in your own pace as well there is a checklist but its mostly for you to understand where you are
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i receive everyhting i need , every problem i had i just needed to know who to speak to and my problem was solved
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
i receive a lot as there are multiple people to help you
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
it helps me gain the knowledge to why certain problems the way that they are, they also teach me about the raw knowledge behind things and really go in depth
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
there is every 2 month meet up which is really good for networking but not much in terms of social , sports
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
because you can genuinely move up in the world through SSE but also they are really good in supporting you and making sure you are safe and comfortable. the whole company in generally is a really good cause
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
Make sure to understand the roles do some research but also talk to the apprentice that have the same roles or in similar sectors they can give you an idea on how to apply better
