Apprentice Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 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
4.8/5
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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
Due to covid-19 I am currently working from home so my day to day is attending meetings, checking reports and creating reports for various different things
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy working with members of my team as they have a lot more experience than myself so I have had ample opportunity to expand my own knowledge
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, due to working at home I have been able to develop my commutation skills. I have also been able to improve ability to adapt to new situations, especially the working from home situation
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I feel that my program is structured very well, I had a well planned out informative induction going over everything I needed to know within the business. After I had finished the induction to my team, they had a support system set up for me which i can use for help studying
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is an excellent support system in place, if I have any problems there a plenty of people I can go to either within my team, my managers or even other apprentices
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Furness college tutors are very happy to help out if wanted, they don't have any problem helping out which is really nice. The classes are well thought-out with plenty of information.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I can't really say as due to covid-19 I haven't done much in college only two units
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
Bae systems has many different extra-curricular activities I can get involved with however I haven't done so due to not currently living in the barrow area (covid-19 reasons)
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great company to work for giving many different opportunities for further development, there are different paths for progression. The staff are always friendly and willing to help out
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company, see what its all about and determine if its a good fit for yourself. When undergoing the interviews just relax and be yourself
