Engineering Technician Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

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

I am an apprentice in my second year. We will move around different placements over the four years. My role differs dependant on where I am at the time.

10/10

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

Yes, I believe my communication, inter-personal, problem solving and time management has all improved within the two years. You are trusted and held responsible for what you do.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have been on a different apprenticeship previous, and this one is above and beyond. 10/10

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Could use some work but I understand due to moving onto the New Standards. It is new to everyone and after we have been through it all, I believe the company will grasp the better understanding and structure the programme better.

8/10

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

Anything I need I can just ask. It will get done and assessors and our managers will put head over heels for us.

10/10

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

We have frequent reviews and planning sessions. This is were behaviours are looked at, enrichment is noted and the planning sessions map out our job packs which makes it a lot easier to do.

10/10

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

It helps grasp a theoretical knowledge which can the be applied physically. Maths problems and problem solving gets easier whist doing FE alongside.

10/10

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.)

Yes there Is plenty. We do outward bound residential, German exchange, site visits, national apprentice week etc. Plenty to choose from and helps with the qualification.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Best apprenticeship out there in my opinion. You're trusted, its an amazing atmosphere and the jobs at the end of it are exceptional. The benefits such as pensions and shares are some of the best about.

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

Figure out what BAE actually is. Prepare for your interview, keep your head screwed on and apply for the scheme that is best for you. Do not get stuck in something you hate.