Higher Apprentice, Maritime Services Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Currently completing an on-site training programme. After, I will shadow across the site within different departments in my placements.

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes, I have learnt new skills and have developed existing skills.

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy it thoroughly.

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

    • It is fairly well structured, the COVID restrictions have made things more difficult however.

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive all and any support I need.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I receive all support needed. They are fast to act to resolve problems.

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It builds up a theoretical understanding which is necessary to perform well.

    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.)

    • Yes, there are usually outdoor trips that take place. COVID has prevented this so far, however.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • They have a good wage for a higher apprentice, the opportunity for career progression is strong, and the support is top-notch.

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

    • Apply your personal engineering projects to your application, show determination and ingenuity. BAE want to know how you will suit their working ethos and will pick people when they convey how they will work with others/in a team.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

February 2021

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