Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering, Graphic Design
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
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
My job role is a design apprentice. I am currently studying at Furness College for a EAL L3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. This is too set me up for when I start my job in BAE, so I have the skills I need.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my apprenticeship and I am very excited to start actual work, instead of being at Furness College. It has been difficult because of covid and lockdowns, however over all I have really enjoyed my time at Furness College.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt lots of new skills, as I have new courses that I study at Furness College. I had a basic understanding of CAD but know I am confident in developing my own drawings on the computer.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
At Furness College the programme has good structure, however [This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions] sometimes the college do not prepare suitable cover for lessons, this might be due to short notice though.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We receive excellent support from our employers. They have 12 weekly reviews too check on us and make sure that we are on track. They also support us a lot with any questions and queries we have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
BAE systems have been actively involved by making sure that we are update to do and receiving any support we need too complete the college course. As well Furness College have been excellent with support through lockdown.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe that is it a good qualification for my role. It gives my so many skills such as communications, CAD skills and many more. As a collective we gain every skill that we need to make sure we can confidently do our role too a good standard.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes we are required to complete 3 extra curricular activities. We are required to complete an outward bound week away. Then we have free reign to do what ever we want. For example I am going to my extra curriculars on STEM activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe that BAE is the best apprenticeship provider in my area. They provide a first class service with so many opportunities too succeed. BAE is recognised as they provide top class service and everyone who comes out of there apprenticeship scheme is well trained and disciplined.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Too make yourself stand out from the crowd in the field that you are interested in. I was interested in Design so throughout school I got involved with STEM activity’s. This meant in my application I could say I had experience, I could prove that I was interested and I had so many good examples.
