Engineering higher apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • 5/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • 5/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • Really enjoy the programme, lots of variety and responsibility as well as good training.

    7/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

    • Highly valued, a strong part of the team.

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

    • Structure is set out well, but organisation wasn’t as great as could have been. Lots of choices left to the last minute and not all opportunities were shown, had to go looking for them.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Enough to push knowledge but also encourage personal learning.

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots, help where needed and support in all areas, both in terms of work and quality of life.

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

    • Earning a good wage whilst learning and suitable for the area. Very competitive.

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

    • Yes, nourishment such as further training that is not on the scheme. And stem events as well as early careers networking events.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good company, good benefits.

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

    • Be yourself and have an understanding of what the company offers, not the best sh new in terms of qualifications offered as standard, but the company will help achieve them later in your career.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

April 2017

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