Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a welder, this usually involves smaller welding work and occasionally bigger jobs. My responsibilities are to maintain a good working standard.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt about basic and advanced welding techniques and other skills used in engineering, I have also attended college to develop maths, English and ICT

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it a lot, there is a lot to do and a lot to learn. The facilities are good and so is the workforce. The culture is very good at work.

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel very valued, its a good place to work and the staff are very helpful if there ever is a problem. I am involved in a lot of tasks as well.

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Its well structured and has been made easy to understand, support is always there if I need it and there is always time that can be made for studying.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive lots of support from the coordinators, they are very helpful and are always available if ever there is a problem. The are also very friendly.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive all the support I need for my portfolio and also the work in general. The attitude towards supporting me is usually very good, there is never a problem with helping me

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • it meets the costs of living and I always have money to spend, money has been increasing at the predetermined intervals, it also covers travel.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • yes, there are many events I can take part in, they range from going to college to speak to the student to being involved in charity events at times.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Its a very good opportunity to progress knowledge and skills for a long foreseeable career. The business is international which gives you the opportunity to travel the world and work with advanced technology.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Make sure the application is up to date and correct when you submit it and make sure you are truthful and confident with whatever you write in it.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

November 2016


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