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Sheet Metal Worker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness, UK

Review Submitted: March 2022

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it very much so. Both the curriculum, and the work carried out is new and exciting, along with the people that are met along the way.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many things in my apprenticeship, including the marking out, cutting, forming and installation of sheet metal components.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I feel as though the structure us organised well enough that I can follow it easy, and if help is needed it is given quickly.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I feel as though I recieve sufficient support from my employer with many things, such as both practical and theoretical work.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I recieve adequate support in my training, and if any problems arise I can talk to them to sort it efficiently
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel as though it aids my role well, and allows me to build on both new and existing skills.
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
I took part in an outward bound experience with work with my fellow colleagues which took place over a week

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company itself has a network of supports that help you with everything that you could need, such as practical and theory work, along with health issues eg mental health
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Just be yourself, and put in 100% effort into your work, ensuring that quality is of the most important.
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