Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
As part of our college course we have to undertake different subjects to complete our apprenticeship, this includes CAD, Drawing, Communications, Maths, Electrical principles, Mechanical principles, health and safety and engineering project. As part of our role we create drawings for workers on the shop floor, we have to also complete experience in the workshop at college to understand more about the drawings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme very much, I enjoy learning different subjects and advancing my knowledge. It has helped me develop more skills and become more confident in myself and my work. I also enjoy gaining experience in the different CAD softwares to help develop my knowledge and how it will be when we enter the business.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt a variety of new skills, I have a lot more confidence due to having to complete presentations in front of my class/tutors. I also have developed my knowledge in electrical and mechanical principles, this is something I was not experienced in but now have a better understanding of.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised, we have a timetable with all our subjects and our days are well planned. The lessons we have are also well structured, we have adequate time for learning and then we are given assignments to complete. I feel very supported and the tutors are very helpful.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer, my line manager is very supportive and I feel that I can go to her if I need support. If anything has happened within college that I am not comfortable with or want to question, I always feel that I can speak to my line manager about the issue.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive lots of help from my tutors, I am always confident enough to ask them questions if I am unsure of the work to ensure I am working to the highest standard. They are always very supportive and they provide me with enough knowledge to complete my course/qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that the qualification will help a lot, all the subjects we are learning are very useful in order to help us further our knowledge. All the subjects also develop our own personal skills which are important traits to have in the workplace such as being a good communicator.
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
There are some activities we can get involved with such as voluntary work. I recently volunteered to speak to primary school children about how I got my apprenticeship, it was a great experience and helped develop my confidence as well as share my experience with the children which they all enjoyed.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend BAE Systems to friends because it is a great company to work for and they are always looking for ways to develop people. Gaining this apprenticeship has helped me develop many skills which will help me in the future, I have also applied to do my HNC which BAE Systems allow you to do to help further your knowledge.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Always be confident and be yourself, BAE Systems are very supportive and like hard working employees. Be eager to learn and show that you will put yourself out your comfort zone in order to better yourself and how you perform at work. Also, ensure that you are willing to work hard to help contribute great work to the company.
