Rating

9.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Technician Apprentice. Been trained on several different sections. 3 days a week are more hands on work and the 4th day is for college.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Worked on CAD software as well as learning how to set up 3d printers. On electrical and fitting sections we have been taught lots of new practical skills that we can take throughout our career

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy this programme. I moved from far away and feel as though I have been welcomed into the company. I've made some good friends that I will have for years to come as well as having the opportunity to work in a sector that I have always been interested

    10/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • There is a large amount of attention paid to us as learners and feel as though as we are being pushed to improve ourselves constantly

    10/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • There are clear deadlines and timetable set out on which work needs to be completed.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Help is provided at a good level in general and if you have any questions the trainers will no hesitate to go through it all with you.

    10/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • There are systems in place such as the buddy system that have been useful in helping me adapt to living far away from home. I feel comfortable at work and enjoy to whole programme as a result.

    10/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • This is definitely one of the better paying apprenticeships.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There a lots of clubs available. Charity events that are supported by the company; Choirs that consist of the company's employees. There is a gym at the site I am so you can exercise in your free time if that is what you'd like to do.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I have been really surprised at the types of opportunities that have been presented to me since starting my apprenticeship.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Have an interest in science and mathematics. It will make adapting to the work a lot easier. The interview process is very formal as the company expects a certain level of professionalism.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

March 2018


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