Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Currently, I go to college 4 days a week, and spend the fifth day working from home. I am studying different subjects including maths, and also carry out practical tasks in workshops. This is to help me learn and understand my trade more, and make me jumper adept to the role.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learned and improved many skills through the apprenticeship so far. These include; teamwork, practical skills, and theoretical.

    6/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy this programme.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Everything is set out perfectly, apart from communication. This has been fairly poor in areas, as to be expected when working in a large industry.

    4/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Support is quite excellent; if you need anything, you can get it.

    9/10

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

    8/10

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

  • 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, these are all accessible through the company’s infrastructure.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a phenomenally secure and well paying job role, and offers a fantastic pension and opportunities to progress and enjoy your life. It is brilliant!


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Give it your all and do anything you can to get their attention in a good was as it is a great job. If you don’t get in first time, please keep trying as if you keep coming back they will recognise it as determination.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

May 2021


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