Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Technical Apprentice working in the Faraday Test Centre. Raising paperwork, performing tests, raising certificates.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Learnt how an environmental chamber operates. Learnt various new environmental tests.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I get on well with my colleagues and the work loads. I feel accepted as part of the team in faraday.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel valued as a member of the team and that I am actively contributing to the work load.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The apprenticeship overall is well structured ensuring apprentices see a variety of work.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Some training providers have had issues but always try their best to support our education.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I have always been supported throughout my apprenticeship by the company through additional help and support.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • My salary covers what I need to travel to and from work but maybe not living expenses.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many opportunities outside of work such as dance classes and football.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's a good apprenticeship as it is well structured. Everyone is nice and will help if needed.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Enthusiasm and a project you have worked on is a good start to the application process.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

April 2016


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