Pipe fabricator 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:

Prepping pipes, this can be welding, cutting, soldering or chamfering, we have also done a plumbing system before. For two days a week I am classroom based where I have learnt about hydraulics, materials, maths and science etc.

8/10

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

I have become more confident as a person and feel as if I contribute more and get involved more.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I am really enjoying the programme at the minute because it is a slight change to mechanical engineering and lets me develop and learn new skills.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There have been some parts to the programme where I feel it could have been sorted out better.

5/10

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

I feel that the employers give all the support they are able to give.

8/10

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

My training providers will help me incase I have made any mistakes and will let me know of any corrections to make.

9/10

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

Because I have been taught new skills by them which will help me execute tasks more easily.

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.)

No.

1/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Due to it being an experience that you may never get.

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

N/A.