Fibre network delivery Review

My role is to provide, support and repair fibre optic and telecommunication infrastructure working my working area, specifically cabling as part of the ‘fibre network delivery. My role involves quality and safety checks of the existing infrastructure, providing a accessible route for ducts and cables, Cabling equipment such as ducts and cables.

Skills I have learnt during my training, include Safe use of ladders, climbing telecommunication poles including ‘TETRA KIT’, use of PPE. My driving skills have massively developed And developing skills with trailer towing and machinery/equipment on our work vans. I have learnt and I am still developing cabling techniques such as ‘ridding and roping’ Cabling winch and box lifting

Very much enjoying it, I feel I am gaining a very useful qualification from the apprenticeship. That I can use in my role which also gives me a much better understanding and skill set associated with my role. My programme looks very interesting and that makes me keen to work on my apprenticeship in and out of working hours.

Extremely well. I have done programmes before that were of the same nvq level and they were no where near as organised and presented such as this programme. I have been regularly updated And shown a clear route of how I will progress and the layout of my programme has been well documented to me.

A massive amount! I don’t feel like I’m having my ‘hand held’ but I am being provided with clear and helpful advice/support. And I feel strongly that I was unsure or didn’t understand something my senior colleagues/managers and fellow team with help me which makes me confident I can achieve well.

Loads of support can and is provided by my employer such as online training Class’s where I can learn from trainers who have first hand experience. I have been sent a clear work plan in which it’s clearly documented how and when I will enrol and work on my apprenticeship

I feel enrolling in the programme massively helps me to perform better in my role. A qualification helps me to understand the aspects of my role, such as the equipment I will use the the hardware I will be installing (cables, joints CBT) and how my role contributes to the network build

Yes, openreach provide a great working balance, and they keep you local to the area you live, so meeting people in your team usually live near you, which provides a fantastic platform social activities out of working hours. Openreach give so many days to the employees to do charitable events in your local area

Yes

Great company that actually cares about that employees, by means of support, clear instruction and providing training qualification and life skills. The pay pack is very decent to start with, with a clear progression line and a chance to build a career full of longevity. A sense of pride in your work and pride in your job is a sense that can be taken

Apply online, provide decent information on your skills and let open reach know that you are a committed and motivated person. Have a driving licence and some experience driving, but don’t worry if a novice or new driver training is provided Don’t worry about previous experience or lack of experience in telecommunications or engineering But be creative in finding links with precious employement