Engineering Higher Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Dunfermline
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
3.8/5
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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
Various tasks directly related to product manufacturing and quality control, x-ray, inspection, planning, and safety.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying the program so far, at some points it can be slow but the majority of the time I am actively participating in tasks
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt a large amount of new skills particularly on using lots of equipment I have never used before.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I think it is well organised as each apprentice works between each of the various departments to find out which they enjoy best.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a great amount of support and my questions are always answered or redirected to someone that would know.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There is reviews moderately often and it helps to understand where I am on the timeline of the course
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I find it more relevant to everyday life than my employment.
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
There are definitely social activities however I prefer to do things with friends away from work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As it gives a more hands on role as opposed to some other apprenticeships I have researched
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Understand which field of work you are going into and what exclusively each plant does
