Trainee Chief Engineer - Fibre Jointee Review

My job role is to build networks for the end goal to be fibre to the premises. My job role is very varied. From the beginning of the build pulling in cables, making sure the cables are supported and the boxes are up to standard and until the end of the build splicing fibres.

I have learnt lots of new skills. I came into this apprenticeship with no experience in this field and have learnt a great amount since. Health and safety while working in a box, climbing poles with the correct safety equipment and training. Using the tools and equipment required for my day to day job.

I enjoy this programme very much. The work is very varied and I am learning something new all the time. My team is very supportive and I know that there is help there whenever I need it. It’s very hands on and on the job learning which is a great way to learn.

The programme is very organised and structured. I have never felt like I don’t know what I’m supposed to be doing and everything I need to do is always explained throughly. The organisation is impressive. There is a lot to do and take in but it always feels structured and organised with what I need to be doing.

I receive a lot of support from my employer and my colleagues. I know there is always someone there who I can ask for help or advice from and because I am working in a team a lot of the time the help is always there. When working on my own I know help is just a phone call away.

We have lots of workshops where we have all the support we need when they take place. Lots of information given and able to ask questions and get advice. In between the workshops my assessor is always available via email or call and always happy to assist in anything I have asked.

My qualification will make me perform my role properly and learn everything I need to learn for my job role. So I feel that this qualification will make me aware of the standard that is required of me in my job role to meet the standards of the qualification.

At the current time with the COVID pandemic and all of the restrictions in place this is really not something that has arisen for obvious reasons. When the restrictions have eased and the opportunity for extra-curricular activities are there I am sure this is something I will be interested in.

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This has been a great company to train with and work for. I already have recommended this role to lots of my family and friends with one of them having recently applied for the apprenticeship from my recommendation. The company is very supportive and organised and is a great place to be.

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