Craftsman Review

by SSE

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

My role is a Craftsman, I have learned how to joint and will learn how to carry out work on poles. Day to day I go around with my colleagues learning new techniques and they allow me to do some jobs whilst being supervised.

8/10

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

i have learnt how to plastic joint, ive learned about all the different types of ppe and how to climb poles

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

i have enjoyed it alot since i started here

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

it is quite well organised, once we had to go to the training school right after college so we didnt get time back in our depots to showcase our skills but apart from that its been good.

7/10

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

i receive support when i require it

8/10

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

i receive alot of support, they want to see us all do well

8/10

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

i feel like i wouldnt be able to perform my role without my qualification

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.)

in the depot 2 of the guys run a football club every wednesday night, one goes to badminton every monday and at college there is plenty to do too

10/10

9a. Would you recommend SSE to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

its a job for life if you really want it

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

stick in at it