Higher Apprentice, Maritime Services Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: February 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
4/5
Currently completing an on-site training programme. After, I will shadow across the site within different departments in my placements.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it thoroughly.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have learnt new skills and have developed existing skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is fairly well structured, the COVID restrictions have made things more difficult however.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive all and any support I need.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive all support needed. They are fast to act to resolve problems.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It builds up a theoretical understanding which is necessary to perform well.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, there are usually outdoor trips that take place. COVID has prevented this so far, however.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have a good wage for a higher apprentice, the opportunity for career progression is strong, and the support is top-notch.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Apply your personal engineering projects to your application, show determination and ingenuity. BAE want to know how you will suit their working ethos and will pick people when they convey how they will work with others/in a team.
