Electrical Apprentice Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.9/10

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

Generally I would in a morning go take a permit out and the get on with a variety of maintenance tasks such as lighting maintenance, pump maintenance or sometimes installation of equipment such as lighting.

8/10

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

I learnt lots of new skills, how to use tools and test equipment, how to be safe and keep other safe, I also learnt about maintenance techniques and best practices.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I very muhyc enjoyed my prgramme adn was very happy with the amount of knowledge that I learnt as well as the development of my own personal skills.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme was very well laid out as we had the first year fully at college to learnt the basics before going out onto site for the remaining two years of the apprenticeship.

8/10

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

I received lots of support from my employer whenever needed.

10/10

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

I received whatever was needed, for me I needed guidance on writing my reports but once advised it was fine and not much else was required.

8/10

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

I think that my training has helped me massively as it has enabled me to become more aware of what is aarround me and the healthy and safety policies that I am required to follow.

9/10

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

10/10

9a. Would you recommend British Gas to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommended Centrica as they actually want you to suceed and o well and will always help you to allow you to do so. They are happy to further your training when requested which helps ensure you can be the best as possible at your role.

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

I would say just go for it! Theres no real reason not to.