Apprentice Fitter Review
at SSE
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Dundee
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!
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
I carry out maintenance of electrical plant and apparatus within the power distribution network.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy hands on activities and learning about the electricity distribution network
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
There could be better guidance from the start about what authorisations you should be aiming for
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support is always available.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Plenty
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Some coursework is not practiced in the role and therefore easily forgotten.
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
yes
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good pay, Job security, culture of safety.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
Do research into the electricity network. learn electrical principles.
