Rating

8.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My job role is Apprentice Field Technician. My daily activities are working with my mentor out in the field whilst attending study days on a thursday.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt new health and safety skills and begun learning how to install and repair cable TV, broadband and phone services.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy working as part of the virgin team and learning new skills everyday. The training and study process is execellent. The virgin media culture is brilliant adn great to be part of.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Virgin Media O2?
  • I feel very valued by virgin media. They look after their employees and are always willing to help out when you are in need.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is very well structured. The study days are well organised and the courses are easy to understand and work through. The training weeks are very informative and the trains make them fun whilst also giving all the information you need.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • You recieve a lot of support from the training providers if you need it. There are help links and information if you need to access it.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • The manager are always willing to help and are always around if you have any questions

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary is very good for the apprenticship. You are able to meet normal living standards and travel costs within the salary you are paid.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are lots of opportunites outside of work and virgin media are proud of promoting these for the apprentices.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a great company to work for and their values and ethics are brilliant.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?
  • Be open minded and positive. Ask lots of questions and use the knowledge of others that are in the company.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

West Midlands

January 2014


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