BMA Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Coningsby
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
I am a BMA Apprentice which involves working with the business side of BAE Systems. In my current role I work with the Contract Delivery Team. Everyday I work with new people and new teams to create/contribute to projects as well as presenting assignments for my College work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship. I enjoy how much I learn and how I can grow in this business with all the opportunities they offer.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt and developed my communicational skills, how to use software's such as Word/PowerPoint/Excel/MS Notes, about stakeholders and what they mean for the company, regulations and policies which I did not know before joining BAE Systems.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Our programme is very organised. We are told way in advance when our sessions will take place, how long they will be and what they will be about.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We get a lot of support from different people including BMA Managers, Skills Coach, Placement Managers and other employees in our Teams as well as other Apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We get lots of support from them. Each apprentice is assigned a skills coach which help to support them with their assignments, general queries and anything that they need support on.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Our training helps to understand the company on a wider scale. During our college days we learn about the company stakeholders, rules and regulations as well as the company polices. At the start of the apprenticeship we also go through an induction which massively helps when joining the business.
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 have the BMA Buzz which is an Apprentice run Magazine, there is also the Apprentice Council, Peer Support Network which gets apprentices together and o base there are also sports and a gym which people can join up to.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are so many opportunities with BAE Systems. You can travel overseas and visit other cultures while still working. The staff are super supportive and friendly. The training they provide is of a high standard and provides you with lots of knowledge about the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do some background research before joining the company and take as many opportunities as you can.
