Apprentice Mechanical Fitter Review

To install, refit and connecthe critical motors, pumps and valves onto submarines.

Since being with a journey man, he has taught me new skills and everyday is a learning day when working with him.

I enjoy the practical side however the theory side is boring and pointless as you don't learn anything at college.

In some ways, I don't feEl as valued in BAE as a tradesman as apprentices are not allowed to use machinery and aerosols the forefront we cannot learn the necessary skills.

Not very! College days are pointless as we have been taught nothing and we don't learn anything to set you up for the job in BAE. We aren't learning the necessary practical skills and we do not learn our trade unless a journey man takes time to look after you and teach you. We are shoved in pointless placements which are unnecessary as we are learning nothing!

I receive more support from my colleagues such as other apprentices, journey man and team leader.

I always receive support from my team leader and my journey man.

We get paid above the national average wage for an apprentice however we should be offered overtime as people have personal circumstances where the wage just gets them by.

Yes, we are able to takeep part in STEM activities as well as local engineering competitions.

No

I would recommend BAE to someone for the money however the apprenticeship and the way of learning is appalling. We need a better well structured programme and more support from the company and the training provider.

Don't be afraid to ask for help, you'll need to at times because you don't get taught the necessary skills in college.