Engineering Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Every day is different, in an ever changing world it’s important to learn many different engineering skills to be able to keep up with technological change
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my programme it was the best decision I have ever made and will never look back
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Critical thinking and problem solving are always tested, positive reinforcement has allowed these skills to improve tenfold
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I always know what I’m doing and where I am at in my course with frequent reviews and progress checks so we know exactly how things are going
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as I could possibly need and more. You are very well looked after, it’s all about teamwork.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Even without asking we get endless support from everyone involved in our qualifications. Asking for more support is welcomed in the culture and there are no bad questions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My degree allows the academic side and theory behind the practical work that I do which makes things make so much more sense and I have learned things I never thought I could.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Due to COVID a lot of things are on hold, but there are a multitude of things to get involved in as soon as you enter the business.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is quite possibly one of the best routes out of school/college you could take. The EDAS scheme is second to none and will be the best choice you could ever make.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Don’t sell yourself short, have confidence, anything that shows you have a problem solving brain and analytical traits is amazing too. Always be yourself though, work hard and never stop learning.
