Test engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Cowes
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!
5/5
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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:
5/5
As an apprentice test engineer, my day to day work in the first year is going to college full time where I complete a level 2 course and a HNC, these courses will give me the required skill to become a test engineer.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy the apprenticeship programme I am on as it allows me to learn whilst I earn and become a fully qualified worker.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt lots of new practical skills such as soldering and welding and using machines such as lathes and milling machines, as well as theoretical skills, such as problem solving
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is very well organised and structured as I learn about units at college that I will need a knowledge in when I work in the workplace.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I recieve lots of support from my employer and am able to contact my manager if I have any problems or queries. My employer is also willing to support me with my ambitions of progression.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my training provider, this includes help with academic writing and referencing techniques to use when working towards my HNC 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 my qualification that I am undertaking allows me to perform better as I have a better understanding of how things work and what to do with them. The qualification also gives me a broad knowledge of engineering activities that is also beneficial.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
There are no extra curricular activities that I am aware of at my work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a good company to work for, they make there apprentices feel supported and allow them to progress if that the route that they want to take. There are also lots of benefits and they offer.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
There are lots of people that apply for an apprenticeship with BAE so it is important that when applying you stand out, but most importantly be yourself
