Draughtsperson Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Graphic Design, Construction, Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
5/5
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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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have gained many general business-orientated skills (i.e. Office working, punctuality, communication) and skills more specialised to my role (i.e. cad, survey work, documentation reviewing.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Some of the communication between departments in the business could be improved, however it doesn't require a huge push to get the message sent or problem sorted. Things almost always get done if asked for.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a massive amount of support throughout the business, whether from a mentor/manager, or even higher up in the business .
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The lecturers at CEMAST are knowledgeable and available if emailed. They relate their teachings to real applications and are usually clear when teaching a new concept.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I can relate some subjects learnt in collage to my day-to-day job role.
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
Many different extra-curricular activities have been offered to me, from sailing, to a mud run, and occasionally a trip to the pub.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The apprenticeship is well structured, teaches you a lot, and sets you up for a career in the future.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
You don't need to be enthusiastic about the specific business sector you are entering (Maritime Services) as that will come over time. You just need to have a love of engineering and a willingness to learn.
