Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an apprentice design engineer, so i participate in design meetings and work on a CAD system to work on the task I am given

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed many new skills since starting work, communication skills are much improved over when i started. Team working skills have improved.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • The different tasks you get to do in the programme is enjoyable as you get to meet new people and build on skills in the different departments you work in.

    9/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • They make apprentices feel valued as most employees understand the importance of apprenticeships.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is very well structured and the organisation is also very good, we know what we need to be doing at all time and there is someone to go to if you need help.

    10/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Support is very good from the training provider as we have a representative visit us every 6 weeks. However some of the information they can't answer us, when we email them it can take a while for a reply

    5/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Support from BAE is very good as we can ask questions and get help from them

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Salary is very good

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • We are given a few things throughout the year but nothing that is particularly exciting

    4/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a very good company to work for, the support from people is very good and the work is interesting and you can learn many new skills and improve upon current skills


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Learn about the history of the company and the services we provide before joining, it is always handy if you understand what we do before you join


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

West Midlands

May 2017


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