Intermediate Craft Apprenticeship Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is working as an extra hand for the qualified people on site and learning from them but also from training courses.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Learned how to work around electricity, how to climb a pole and work as a linesman.

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

    • The people I work with make it an enjoyable place to be and the management is helpful and kind.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is always planned a year ahead so we know where we will be and when.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • If we ever need any help we will receive it.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • We receive a lot of normal support and any additional if requested.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Majorly, without the qualifications I’m receiving I’d have no chance at the job.

    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.)

    • A lot of the people you work with will plan most activities. But the company offer some schemes.

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Very secure career, great working times, good holidays and good pay.

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

    • Research the job role you are joining for before joining.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Southampton

January 2020

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