Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am an electrical designer that conducts design work using CAD systems. The workload is very diverse, therefore I am constantly learning. The work I conduct holds high responsibilities as it contributes towards the real product and isn't just constantly in training environments.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I am constantly learning within my role and have developed new skills concerning cad work as well as the learning I receive from obtaining my NVQ in college.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my job as it is in a friendly environment and I never feel overloaded or stressed concerning work.

    7/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • Each apprentice is eligible to win awards for our progression/commitment, encouraging us to develop as that is what the company wants us to do.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • There is a specific structuring for the apprenticeship that is provided in a timeline prior to starting and is stuck too throughout.

    8/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Any and all support required within college is accessible.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Support is always available and we are regularly checked up on in reviews to ensure everything we need is available.

    8/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • The salary is more than sufficient for meeting your requirements and pay rises occur regularly granted you're progressing.

    8/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are a few voluntary activities available/company events.

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The apprenticeship provides a great learning foundation for your career and provides you with multiple opportunities internally and externally through experience and qualifications.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Ensure you have background knowledge on the company and know the role you're applying for and the contents of the work you'd be conducting.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

March 2018


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