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Technician 1 Review

at Computacenter

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

United Kingdom

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

3.9 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
As I am doing a network engineering apprenticeship, I am often trying to do network engineering opportunities. I am often on a customer project.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
network engineering opportunities are not guaranteed all the time, so sometimes it is hard to fulfil the apprenticeship.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Ive learnt how use new software, and my communication skills are improving.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
As said previously the network engineering work is not always present. So sometimes the work I do is not related to the apprenticeship scheme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employers are supportive and they assist where they can. Co-workers are always friendly.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Firebrand (my training provider) are very useful, my learning mentor always gives time for support if needed and always gives good feedback on project improvements.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The training provider is good at teaching concepts. This allows me to put these concepts into my work.
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
There are multiple extra-curricular activities that employees can be involved in.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Computacenter to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The co-workers are friendly and welcoming. They are always there to assist you if you need help.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Computacenter?
Dont be afraid to ask questions.
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