Broadcast Engineer Review

by BBC

Rating

6.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Look after the systems used for radio and TV. Responding to support calls.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have learnt new skills.

    5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I prefer placement and learning on the job rather than the university city f the apprenticeship. The work can be interesting and I enjoy getting involved in projects.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The placements in the workplace are structured and I have rotated around different teams. The university side is not as well organised and many of the lectured repeat content

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • The early careers team have been very supportive, epically the scheme specialist and advisor.

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

    • I feel overwhelmed by the university, the admin side of the apprenticeship can be a lot and when I have asked for help I have been send too much information. I have spoke to the university about an issue that arose in work, they were not as supportive as my scheme specialist.

    4/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I have learnt more on the job than I have at university, I don’t find that the modules at university have overly contributed to helping me perform my job better. They have provided some useful knowledge but overall I have learnt more on the job.

    4/10
  • 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.)

    • There are a number of network groups to join, I have joined the women in STEM and the sustainability network.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I think the workplace need to be more diverse, so they can take advantage of the opportunities available. Therefore, I would recommend the job to people who would not otherwise be afforded such opportunities.

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

    • Show the transferable skills and qualities from your hobbies and interests which you can also bring to the job.

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Belfast

April 2025

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