Apprentice technical engineer Review

by British Gas

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Rating

5.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I assist my mentor on site by completing various tasks.

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

    • Yes i have, mainly how to do breakdowns on a variety of boilers and learnt more about how to wire up systems.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I do enjoy the programme, its not as intense as I expected though.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Covid has affected the structure of the programme but it does work well regardless.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I don't think I get much support, the most support I get is from my mentor. My LDM is supportive but anyone higher up doesn't support me.

    5/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I do get some support.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I haven't really changed much due to previous experience but I do feel slightly more confident.

    7/10
  • 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.)

    • No there has been nothing. Heard of thing that used to be offered as an extra activity, but nothing for us.

    2/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend British Gas to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good place to learn.

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

    • Learn as much as possible whilst you're here.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Dartford

May 2021

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