Higher Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
3.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Currently learning basics and getting an understanding of the general area. Will soon be moving into more specific placements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It is very enjoyable to learn and develop new skills in preparation for my future career.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, I have learnt different techniques and new ways to perform skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Has coped well with COVID.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A good amount of support ensuring we understand how and what should be done in a certain way.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Currently due to COVID no however I have heard from pervious apprentices and my managers there typically are activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company which helps me progress to where I would like to be in the future.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Remain calm and focused. Do some research into the company and try to show an interest in various topics similar to work that is done at BAE. No job is too small if it includes engineering then mention it.
