EDAS Software Engineer Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

I am a Software engineer meaning during the day I work within my placement to create programs/solutions for my team.

9/10

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

I'm continually developing the skills I had when I joined the company. I have plenty of opportunity to learn new skills, for example working with different programming languages.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the program. This program is exactly what I wanted to do after college and I hope to continue to work as a software engineer.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

When we join the company we have a 4 week induction and then we are straight into our placements. There is a placement schedule for everyone on the course and for the full length of it. The learning modules of the course are also outlined well.

8/10

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

I receive the exact amount of support that I require. Weekly meeting have been put in place per my personal and professional needs, such as planning and learning support.

10/10

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

Again, receive as much as we require.

10/10

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

Sometimes I feel as though I learn more on the job than I do through my training provider. for example, I learn more complex programming techniques on the job before being taught them at university.

8/10

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.)

none that I know of

4/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

They are a great company to work for and supply me with all the right opportunities for me to develop my skills and abilities, as well as helping me to grow as a person.

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

Be who you are