Broadcast Engineering and Media Systems Apprentice Review
at BBC
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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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:
5/5
I work in support, responding to phone calls from users reporting issues and helping fix issues including broadcast critical incidents
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy it as it's really interesting and everyone I've worked with is really nice and friendly.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt lots of new problem solving skills and practical skills when working with electronics.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well organised and the structure is good.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support, there are regular check-ins and issues are dealt with swiftly and effectively
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
There is a good amount of support from the training provider regarding the qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It teaches me the basic principles everything is built on
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, lots of opportunities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great colleagues and opportunities for personal development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Focus on being yourself and showing a good work ethic rather than on pure knowledge.
