Rating

9.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • First year is Btec foundation and learning how to produce high quality circuits or precision work but to also learn how to use cad and how to fault find.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Ive developed my soldering and fault finding skills but i have learnt how health and safety in the work place is vital but also how to read circuit diagrams and technical drawings. Also i have learnt how to do complex algebraic formulas.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • During the pandemic and lock down, i wanted to go back and get to work.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Considering the 2020 pandemic and starting the year late it has been organised exceptionally well.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • We have SEM support and guidance tobhelp with our learning but also a safeguarding officer who has been vital for helping us during the pandemic and tough times.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • From all partys we get exceptional support and training plus there are opportunities to get after class support during tutorials sessions.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • From the beginning to now i would say that my skills have improved to the point ibwouldnt of thought of and when performing my role it comes second nature.

    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.)
  • During the 2020 pandemic and lockdowns we havent had the opportunity to do social activities except for our first week doing fencing, clay pigeon shooting and rock climbing.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • You will be apart of a leading organisation in engineering and if you put the work in the rewards and benefits after completing the apprenticeship are well worth the effort you put in.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Its highly competitive and my advice is its all or nothing. Prepare for assignments and a busy work week.


Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Rochester, Kent

February 2021


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