Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
4/5
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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:
4/5
My role involves designing parts for submarines which will then be manufactured by other engineers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I have quite enjoyed the first year of this apprenticeship, however the lockdown did make it difficult for a period of time, but I have enjoyed it whilst being in college and look forward to going into the business.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have massively developed my Computer Aided Design course throughout the first year of this course.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
[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] there has been a lot of confusion about different things throughout this first year and it has also been difficult to get in contact with people to ask questions about the programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I think my employers offer good support as they offer mental health programmes to support all employees. However getting in contact with my employers when I have questions is quite difficult.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My tutors in college have been very helpful in helping me work towards gaining my qualification in this first year and I am happy with the amount of support they have given me.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think the Computer Aided Design aspect of the qualification will definitely help me perform better in my role, as well as maths and mechanical principles, however some of the other subjects don’t seem as relevant to my role in the business.
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
There are usually extra-curricular activities available to employees but unfortunately this year, due to Covid, these activities have not been available to us.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE Systems is an excellent business which provides you with all the training you need for your job and also pays for you to gain qualifications that will help you with your role in the business.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
I would advise people to do plenty of research on the role they apply for so that they will not be surprised by what their role in the business entails when they do enter the business.
