Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.3 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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:
3/5
My role within the business is a designer apprentice. At the moment I am in full time at education studying at Furness College. Soon I will be moving into my business as a hull designer.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I really enjoy my program as it builds my confidence and skills. I also really enjoy using the CAD systems as there is so many different things that I can accomplish whilst on there.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt a wide range of new skill, building from confidence to designing skills, my confidence has been improved by meeting new people and taking part in activities such as presentations and podcasts. I have also learnt drawing and designing skills on CAD designing.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Our program is structured well, we have a set amount of time in college to learn the new skills. We also have to pass a number of exams in order to continue within our apprenticeship. They are also structuring out transition into the business.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We receive some support from our employers, this can range from weekly meetings to develop the BAE behaviours, or we also receive reviews regularly to receive feedback on how we are doing, as well as a chance to ask any question we may have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive a lot of support when it comes to our learning, we have all our classes through the week, as well as having 3 support lessons where we can do any work we need as well as ask any questions regarding the work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel that the the qualifications we get help us improve ready for our movement into the business, they teach us what we need to know in order to preform our best within our role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I haven’t partaken in any extra curricular activities as with being at college I am unaware of any extra curricular activities that may be available.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a well structured business that helps anyone who needs it and pushes us to preform the best we can.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the business before the interview and find out information about your role. Know the role what you are applying for and what activities you may be taking part in within your apprenticeship
