Electical power networks engineer Review

by SSE

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Rating

6.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Planning, quoting and budgeting for connections to the electricity network

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

    • I am developing and learning a lot of new skills and IT software for my role. Learning leadership and teamwork skills as well.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • The programme is very good but at times can feel chaotic on the college side.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The college side of the programme is shockingly organised while the company side of things is much better. However, as the college side of the apprenticeship is the majority of the course it has a larger effect.

    2/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support is available if you ask for it and we have regular feedback reveiws

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

    • Not an adequate amount. Teachers will not reply with a clear and accurate answer even to the most basic question.

    2/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • About 60% of the course is relevant to the job and the other 40% is interesting so it doesn't feel too bad

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • Yes there are lots of activities to get involved in with some team building meetings being hands on and fun.

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Lots of learning opportunities and loads of upward progression available.

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

    • Go for it. If you put your all into the interview then you will hear back from us.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Southampton

May 2023

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