Apprentice Technician Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Apprentice technician. Move around different placements in the work and help do jobs where I can. This is usually on a computer and using software packages to complete spread sheets/modelling/reviewing things. I am also completing a HNC/HND in mechanical engineering at college.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learned a variety of skills from different placements and completed courses inside the work such as software training and my ship passport. This is along with the HNC/HND in mechanical engineering I am studying at college.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my work as the teams I am usually in are friendly and willing to teach me. It gives me an insight to the whole company and all the different roles within it. It has also let me work on 2 programmes, the OPV and the Type 26.

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

    • As apprentices it is hard to do a full job as we only get 4 months in a placement so by the time we half know what we are doing it is time to move again. The managers usually give me feedback and will let me know if I have done well and will say so at the review meetings.

    4/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is very well structured s it is designed for us to learn lots of new skills over the whole company, and allows us to see what we are best at when we are choosing our full time job. There is plenty of support if we need it, and the fact we can go to college and get qualifications as well is very handy.

    9/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I receive fair support from my training officer, if I need it then they will be there to support.

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

    • Most placements I go to, the trainer I am with gives me plenty of support and are willing to help me with problems when I need. They will try keep me busy as well as giving me jobs I can learn off of. The team I am usually with are also usually willing to help if I ask

    8/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • I get paid well with this apprenticeship.

    9/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • There are several things you can sign up for yourself such as STEM events but sometimes if you are chosen, there are other road shows you can go to.

    8/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is iverall a good apprenticeship and a good company.

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

    • Make sure you have an interest in engineering and be willing to come to work every day.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

March 2018

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