Welder Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Welding apprentice. Learning to weld in the workshop 3 days a week. Learning theory 1 day a week and completing a behaviours curriculum from home 1 day a week

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have learned the fundamentals of welding and improved on my social skills.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy learning to weld and learning new skills in general.

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Good in places, not so good in others. Although we have been adapting with the pandemic.

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support is available

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Support is available

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

    • As far as I'm aware, well.

    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.)

    • Local apprenticeship Council, outward bounds, BAE podcast

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it is a fantastic opportunity

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

    • Go for it and give it your best

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

May 2021

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