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Caulker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.6/5 - 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 grinding burning gouging and tank testing a caulker prepares the area for a welder to start there work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my program because I have learnt new things and it is a lot of funny doing new things

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to light a burner and how to do it and when the right time is, and have also learnt how to set the gas bottles up and put them away

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very organised we have the right PPE for the job role
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer like the right support in lessons and get the right ppe
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support when training cause bae want us to be a safe as possible
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Then we will do our job good
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
Well there is an out of bound trip in summer were we do different activities in the out doors and we stay away from home for a week

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Cause you have a job for life and there is more opportunity than just working on a submarine there is being mangers and supervisor etc
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Don’t give up and try your best
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