Commissioning Engineer Degree Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role involves testing systems on BAE's nuclear submarines.

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

    • I have developed many engineering skills and communication skills within my role as a commissioning engineer.

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

    • I really enjoy going to college one day per week and using the rest of that week to be on the job and learn from experience.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The early careers team have lots of support in place and we have our apprenticeship placements planned out for the next placement.

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

    • Quite a lot, but I also like the independence of this type of job.

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The support from the college has been okay, but I feel like some of the lecturers are either lacking knowledge or effective communication of that knowledge.

    6/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Most of the modules in the course are applicable, but my job is very specific so of course not everything will apply.

    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.)

    • I have taken part in STEM activities to promote BAE and engineering as a whole to the younger community.

    6/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Due to the fact that there is endless opportunity within the company for progression, and we are amassive company so there are plenty of different roles for all people.

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

    • Be passionate

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

April 2023

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