Apprentice Broadcast Engineer Review

by BBC

Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Learning how broadcast and studio equipment works, how to troubleshoot issues, and how to maintain equipment to ensure output.

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • How to solder, what equipment is used in a radio or TV studio, common issues with the equipment, the process to follow when fixing equipment, how computer systems work, how to code an arduino

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I'm really enjoying it so far and have learnt a lot. Everyone is friendly and keen to teach apprentices about their jobs

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • I like that the university and work placements are split into three month alternating blocks, as it allows me to focus on one thing at a time. By the time my first university block ended, I was ready to start working; now my first work placement is ending, I feel ready to go back to university.

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I have fortnightly check-ins with my manager and there are weekly drop-in sessions with the course leaders.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The university staff are happy to provide support when asked

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The things learnt during the university block tie into the work really well, and the practical work helps to consolidate the learning

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Lots of staff networks to get involved in, I've been to the apprentice socials and there are opportunities to help out with outreach, such as Girls in ICT Day.

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Great work environment, friendly staff, and I feel well supported

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?

    • Show passion and enthusiasm, be yourself!

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

London

March 2025

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