Engineering technician apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.9/10

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

my day can vary from between doing manual testing to helping different teams with a variety of problems on the 3d model of the ship to helping tidy up

6/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

yes I have been able to have a try at welding, pipefitting and electrical wiring since starting my apprenticeship, all of which I had never done before. I have also gained a variety of computer skills since joining, such as; how to use excel, and how to use drawing software such as CAD

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

most of the time I enjoy my apprenticeship as it gives me the chance to do work that I might never have had the opportunity to do.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

the apprenticeship is structured very well and aims to provide the best quality apprenticeship out there today, however at points not everyone is organised as well as they perhaps could be

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

my employer, BAE Systems provides a huge amount of support and are firm but understanding about goals that they set for me to achieve.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

they give me the time and support I need to achieve my qualifications.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

my qualifications have been used a number of times in the work that I do in the yard, and without the qualifications that I have earned thus far I would not be able to do the work that I do.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

there aren't a lot of events such as this

3/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

it has given me the chance to improve my skills while working on an important project such as a naval ship. I have met great people who all work together to complete a task and I am proud of my work.

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

show that you are genuinely interested in the interview and be willing to apply yourself in order to get the most that you can out of the apprenticeship as it is a great programme.