Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I'm a year 1 fabricator, where I will learn the fundamentals of how sheet metal is done as well as learning how to do welding as well, by completing my knowledge questions, exams and the practical work I become more understanding on how fabrication works.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes I've developed accuracy because when I do my practical work I have tolerances within a couple of mm's depending on the job I'm doing, also patience is very important as the jobs I can do can be very annoying and you will have to slowly take your time and insure that your work is messed up buy a simple but silly mistake.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I do really enjoy this program as I'm meeting new people and learning new skills, the exams can be challenging but putting in the hard work will be worth it, I have no complaints about any apprentice or instructors everyone is nice and after the team building exercise back in November I feel like its made everyone closer.

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • yeah I think its well organised, for example exams are well done for dates as if you need extra time to revise then they'll give you it if everyone else agrees that they need it, and the instructors are always happy to help you out when you need it.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • if you ever need to speak to someone about your problems or issues you have in the work place or home then speaking to your employer is important because they can know you situation and if its very serious then they'll be very understandable and let you have a little time off if needed.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I receive a good amount of support from my trainers and if there is any additional help of work I can get I'll get it rom them, they'll always check up on us, and if any help is required they are more than happy to help out, everyone has a good relationship with both of our instructors allowing us to come to them about any problem if need be.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • when I'm doing practical work my instructors will help me out but not do it for me so they give a chance to make amends of the mistake I've done, letting me improve on my job without doing it for me this has made me preform better as it gives me confidence in my abilities to work.

    9/10

  • 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.)
  • their was the royal navy challenge where you would build a boat that would have to do certain activates against other companies, this is good as this lets the fabricators, electricians and mechanics work as a team to build something that you can e proud of and be entered into the challenge with your team to go against other teams in the challenge.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Just the experience and knowledge you can learn from it, for someone that is good with their hands and is willing to do the academic on the side, it will get you far in life with something like this, I enjoy the apprenticeship personally and I would recommend to any of my friends that have the same mind set as me.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • If you want the job you can get it, just put the effort in and sound like you really want the job because it can go a long way, be confident and you got it simple as that.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

February 2020


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