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Electrical maintenance apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Blackburn, Lancashire

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
fixing machinery that has broken down electrically
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i really enjoy the progam

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have developed new skills such as soldering and also developed existing skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the program is very well structured however the movement of apprentices after placements needs to be done in a better way
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
i recieve all the support i require
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
i recieve all the support i need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
it helps to a certain extent however more specialised training would be preferable such as an electrical unit
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 sports teams are available to join and also the gym is available to use.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
there is opportunity to progress and overall the training provided is of a high standard
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
ensure you are committed to what you want to do and have a great interest in the field. work hard and the sky is your limit.
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