Mechanical fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.6/5
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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
I carry out basic training to help me gain basic skills like hand fitting and assembly’s. This will help me when I go further into the business. I have a balance of workshop time and classroom time both very important and beneficial.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the course. I like doing assembly’s the most as i think it’s key for my job in the future
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Hand tools like hacksawing, filing and tapping. I have learnt how to methodically de assemble components.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very good to an extent. Every thing we need is there however the communication between the company and apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive a good amount of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot of support from tutors as we don’t see our skills coaches that often
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps show us all the basics which we can then build upon in the future
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
We have a good social life between us and have outward bound to build teamwork
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it’s a world known company that is a job for life and allows you to become better and better as you go on
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Keep your head down and enjoy the experience and make sure to take as much skills and offers as you can
