Apprentice Welder Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I help to set up welding equipment, usually with a tradesman, I then prepare the weld, using grinders and other rotary tools, and then weld the job, and clean up afterwards.

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

    • I have learnt how to weld, developed my team-working skills and think for myself when working alone.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my programme as it is well paid and good work, we always have a task to complete.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

    • Highly valued

    8/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Very well organised

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • As much as I need.

    8/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as I require.

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Very well, I have been able to move out and live with a flatmate, and support myself.

    8/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes there are some.

    7/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a good place to work and learn a trade, and the company helps you in anyway they can.

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

    • Try to complete a physical project to bring in to your interview, and learn about the business for the interview.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

July 2016

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