Higher Apprentice in Project Management Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
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
4/5
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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
My current placement is on site and facilities. I have some of my own projects and am supporting on others. In site and facilities we organise and manage projects undertaken across the site in Barrow.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the programme. It is a good mix of learning and working on site and studying towards a degree.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned new skills such as core project management skills such as stakeholder management and project organisational skills and technologies. I have also developed skills such as leadership and public speaking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is very well structured with many opportunities to develop.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer, including team members and early careers are very supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
BAE are very supportive and even give you time to work on assignments if you are struggling for time due to workload.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification and what is learned is very relevant to your day to day duties. It can be applied to your work and helps improve your skills and knowledge.
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
Yes there are lots of opportunities outside of working and studying. You are encouraged to undertake stretch and STEM activities and there is also a week of outward bound to complete in the Lake District.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great programme with lots of support and a good salary. Once you complete your time you will come out of it with a good qualification and even better salary.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
There are lots of opportunities. Don’t be disheartened by rejection as it is very competitive and more roles will become available.
