Project Management degree apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Operations, Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.2 /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
I work in the disposals team raising notifications to dispose of defected materials.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the opportunities available to me through different placements and activities.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my maths, English and IT skills. I have also learnt new skills such as leadership, stakeholder engagement etc.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured in terms of the placements, reviews and university days.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support from the business from my manager and early careers.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They are supportive and exercise a more independent way of working, but the support is still there if required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gives me a better understanding of the tasks I may be required to carry out as part of my role on placement.
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 is outward bound to develop relationships with other employees and stretch activities help you to meet new people.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It offers high quality learning alongside a practical element of applying this learning amongst other professionals.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research your role and the wider business to gain a better understanding of how it operates and relate this to the role you are applying to.
