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Welder Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: May 2021

Overall Rating

3.1 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
My role is a welder which is to weld to metals together learning different ways and techniques of doing it .
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the program a lot as I am learning a range of new skills on a day to day basis which allows me to push myself out of my concert zone.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
Yes I have learnt a range of new skills since starting the program and development my skills I have already had.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
At the beginning of the program I didn’t feel it was organised as well as expected but as the months have gone by this have improved immediately .
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I received a lot of support from my employer as I can go and get in touch with who I need to speak to as soon as I want too .
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I received a lot of support my tutor as he help with anything I need within theory and within practical.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel good about my qualifications so far as I feel I’m achieving or learning as much as I can when I am coming to college as my tutor is helping a lot with the things I am stuck on .
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
No I don’t think there is anything to get involved within personally .

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing opportunity to push your self out of your comfort zone and achieve things your never thought you would .
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
I would say make sure you know the outline of you job and basics , work hard and try to work as hard as you can .
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