Rating

6.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Technical apprentice, Project Management placement. Currently evaluating the progression for the programme in monthly reviews, annotating costs and discrepancies in data. Working on new document retention policies for the project alongside working members off staff. Evaluating documents approaching 3 year automatic deletion, ensuring the owners are contacted frequently to remind them.

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Currently completing my level 3 NVQ alongside a btec - moving onto HNC next year and progressing to HND. Completed many courses through the company including emergency response training within the office environment. Gained skills in excel, word and improved my maths and grammar skills.

    6/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • There are numerous placements to challenge me in different ways. We get a whole feel for the company and what each section does to support a programme. The work is challenging but can be made fun by the staff and piers.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel like we are included with events and not left out in important meetings and information briefs. The managers always help when its needed and recognition events are valued across the business.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The entire NVQ process is very well structured, everyone is always happy to help with advice on layout an presentation during written logs. The plan is very well laid out with placement rotations stated in a spreadsheet

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • When needed, the college staff always help when stuck on questions or theories. There is a very well structured guideline to the topics in the qualification, and the challenges are achievable by everyone!

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Again, the employer always helps when there is an issue.

    7/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • very well paid considering my current position in the company. I can easily pay for my bills and my car and I'm still only 17! I always buy what I like when I like and can still save some for the next pay packet.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are numerous fund raisers and clubs all year round. You are encouraged to participate in these events as they bond you with others with similar interests across the buisness

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • They establish a very good career early on from school and supply you with the qualifications needed to progress through the business and your own career.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Be yourself and highlight your strengths regardless on their relevancy. Always be keep to work in a team. Keep focused and act with professionalism in mind!


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Yorkshire & The Humber

March 2017


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