Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
My role involves designing electrical cable ways within a submarine using a cadds system along with other engineering disciplines.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme and you experience different working environments and you speak and get advice from other people who have been through the apprenticeship and there is range of different work to do and learn.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I learnt more communication skills and confidence speaking to others and learnt the basics to my trade, and basic electrical knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Our programme is very well organised with set dates and deadlines for required work and assessments and different placements are considered what you want to experience.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support is provided from my employer for a range of different things and they put a lot of effort into making sure you're happy and if you require anymore support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support and training is provided from my employer to fulfill my qualifications and any questions and answered of chased if they are unsure and are very honest.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification helps me perform better in my job in some aspects.
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
We had the opportunity to be apart of the cycle to work scheme and apprentice council if we wanted to and had the opportunity to work with schools and young people in the STEM scheme quite regularly.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Fantastic Early careers department that set you up and support you throughout your apprenticeship and provide a lot of support and guidance in what is best for you regarding placements and working towards qualifications and time completing on time
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
make sure you do your research and ask a lot of questions.
