Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
I am a designer and I work on CAD systems to produce parts of a submarine. It also involves moving parts around on the submarine to make space for things.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
For my first year in college it has been alright. I have learnt basics of CAD which is relevant to the job but I feel that some more job specific opportunities would be better. I feel like I will enjoy it when I’m in the offices though.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Currently I’m in college so I haven’t learnt any on the job knowledge. I have learnt the basics of CAD softwares which is new and relevant
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The structure is reasonable given the current circumstances. The communication is sometimes a little vague or ambiguous but it isn’t easy with COVID.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We receive plenty of support from BAE.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive a good amount of support for our qualifications in our first year.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Given it is the first year I am currently unsure how it will apply. I can see the positives but I also think some of the subjects aren’t relevant and could be replaced with other more important subjects.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I’m too sure, we haven’t done anything yet but we are only in our first year.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a big local employer with good job security. It also offers competitive salaries and it is a good job to have. They also have multiple different roles within the business so there is likely a job that suits anyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
I would advise that they take their interview seriously because it is a good workspace so it they should make sure they try their best.
