Business Administration Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Preston
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
Four Placement based over a two year duration with the ability to do a function swap for one of your placements. A variety of working on site and from home depending on your team and COVID restrictions.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have found the programme to be thoroughly enjoyable especially with all of the different opportunities that BAES provide. For example, the opportunity to go and do Outward Bound in the Lake District for a week with my cohort.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Throughout the duration of apprenticeship, I have learnt many new, vital skills such a clear and effective communication and also professionalism. BAE Systems employees are more than happy to help you strive to achieve your goals. My knowledge in different IT software's and capabilities has significantly improved.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Throughout the duration of the programme the Early Careers team have been fabulous at providing the correct information when necessary. The structure and organisation of all the training and assignments has been exemplary.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I was fully supported throughout the duration of my apprenticeship by the whole Early Careers Team. I always knew who i could go to if i required assistance or had any questions. No question was ever deemed silly and there wasn't any problems that they couldn't help with.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The college days that were ran by the BAE skills coaches were excellent and provided me with all the information i needed for my assignments and EPA.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The skills and knowledge that i learnt directly related to my day to day roles within my placement. This meant that by spending the time to learn i could improve my placement work.
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
There is always events going on within BAES whether its charity events, work experience or even networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE Systems is a place where all employees are happy and proud to work. The work culture is excellent and it provides and promotes an excellent path for career progression within the business.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Ensure that you carry out research on the apprenticeship and company before applying to make sure its something that you really want to do.
