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Network engineer Review

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Higher Level Apprenticeship

Computer Systems Engineering

Belfast

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

2.9 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.4/5 - 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
Dealing with customers switches and routers and issues that arise with it.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I enjoy the college side of things and working within my team but do not enjoy the engagement with the high ups over the apprenticeship scheme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
The college side is structured, BT side is not structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
A lot of support from my line manager but no support from no one else
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Helps me perform better but that is not reflected in the wage I will be moving onto on completion of the apprenticeship.
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BT Group to a friend?
No
Why?
Better paid jobs in that field of work as BT pay does not reflect the whole market and competitiveness of the market.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BT Group?
Have a career path set out for yourself and the goals you want to achieve before joining.
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