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SSE

EC&I technician Review

at SSE

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Kingston upon Hull

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - 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
Planned Maintenance, Unplanned Maintenance Tests (fire alarms etc)
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my Programme and would recommend to anyone wanting to get into the industry

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills as well as developed existing ones

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
HETA could be organised better however SSE is very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
As much support is required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
HETA are quite difficult to work with however provide me with good training.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that the skills I am learning through HETA are very much relevant to the skills I learn on site which helps me when I start.
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
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend SSE to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good place to work important company in general and amazing people to work with and get help from.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to SSE?
Be open to learning new skills and take on on new opportunities handed to you.
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