Electrical Power Network Engineering Review
at SSE
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Reading
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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:
3/5
If at work, majority of the time I am doing assessments for HV jobs. If at Loughborough, I am studying and doing coursework.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have had my ups and downs but overall it has been good. There are things that can be improved.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Mainly skills in problem solving and critical thinking
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
The work aspect of it is very well organised, however the Loughborough/studying aspect not so much.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Very good support, they are there when I need help. Even if they're busy they will point me towards someone else who can help me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Could be better.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Not that much there are some stuff here and there. I learn a lot more doing my work than through my training provider.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I am part of the social club at work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As a place to work it is very good, the people here are all very welcoming and helpful.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
Don't be shy to be yourself.
