Power networks engineer Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

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

    • Either block-release at college studying towards an HNC in electrical engineering or working from home, designing, estimating and quoting new electrical connections for customers.

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

    • Yes. I had no prior experience within the electrical side of engineering.

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

    • Greatly, I have learnt a large amount in my first 6 months of employment.

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

    • Extremely well structured, SSE have been running this programme for a number of years and it really shows.

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

    • I am supported in every way. Whether that be with extra curricular support from my company with my college work, or help with tasks I complete for the actual job, my manager is always happy to help.

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

    • A lot. The tutors have been great and are happy to go over areas that I haven't completely understood. There is also many ways to access helpful materials on their website.

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

    • Learning about electrical principles at college has really helped me understand my role.

    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.)

    • We are given lots of time to socialise when away from home at college and also provided with expenses to plan networking events.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • This has been the best decision I have made to switch careers, into a thriving company in the ever growing energy sector.

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

    • Absolutely go for it, this is a great career for life, with a great salary when qualified.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

April 2022

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