Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am currently a access field engineer this entails me, servicing any faults that are found affecting customer services. Also I install these services, such as Digital boxes, routers and telephone. It involves communicating with customers and ensuring that the problem or install is done properly.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt a lot about the network itself and how to rectify faults in a Hybrid Fibre Coax network. I have also passed a NASRWA training course and will also be finish my NVQ.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the programme to a good extent, some parts of the job I do not find enjoyable as others, but feel that the job is adequate for the time being.

    6/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Virgin Media O2?
  • I feel slightly undervalued by the people higher up in the company, however my direct team and managers just above me seem to value my input and abilities.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is structured to a degree however I recieve little time in a class room enviroment but also feel that this develops my own skills.

    5/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I recieve a lot of support from my support manager, and also my PT and manager, This helps me develop my skills and also know that there is help at hand if I ever need it. The attitude towards help is that if you need it you have to ask but I feel that that is acceptable.

    6/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As above

    6/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I feel that my wage should be slightly higher, i get paid around 2/3 of the wage recieved by a entry level tech however i do 75% so feel that a rough 10% raise would be more inkeeping with the work load, In the city I live in I feel that it is just about acceptable but due to other commitments my money doesnt seem to stretch far however that is down to me.

    5/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are lots of opportuities for team building and charity work.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I feel the services provided by my company are well inkeeping with the price framework.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?
  • be confident, but no arrogant Be willing to learn Try your hardest be willing to accept help


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Information Technology

North East

February 2014


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