Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Revolve around business placement specific to scheme and undertake work both technical and general in order to complete tasks and contribute to different team outputs.

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

    • I've learned a host of new skills including stakeholder management; scientific and technical communication; project management; computer modelling; manufacturing process creation etc.

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

    • Thoroughly enjoy it!

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

    • Very well organised and structured, requires apprentices to be responsible for their own development too which is good.

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

    • Support is faultless, numerous ways to get support if needed.

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

    • Support is great.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Nuclear engineering degree for a nuclear engineer makes a good fit - helps a lot.

    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.)

    • We're working on improving this aspect of our schemes but there is plenty there for those proactive enough to find them!

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • BAE Systems represents the pinnacle of cutting edge technology, enormous engineering projects and corporate prosperity. It is a great environment for someone starting off in their career no matter what age, background or area they come from. It is a blue-chip company that values talent and hard work.

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

    • Take your time understanding the business unit, product, customer and programme timeline. Talk about all your experiences from weekend jobs to academic performance. Don't worry about saying the right things in the right way, speak openly and be honest about your goals, ambitions, strengths and weaknesses. Enjoy the process!

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

April 2023

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