Technician Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
I complete a range of placements around the company in areas such as design, systems integration, support and testing.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am satisfied with the work I undertake as I have many opportunities to discover new areas and have the freedom to move around the business to find areas that I enjoy.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have improved my industry knowledge massively and skills such as: communication, organisation and time keeping are developed a lot. The Outward bound programme takes us to an outdoor environment and shows how out company values and skills are applied outside the business.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is clear as we have a plan laid out upon joining the company. We spend 1 year training, and the final 2-3 on placement whilst also completing a level 3 and 4 through our in house college work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There are many channels for me to receive support whether it be through the early careers team or through my team on placement. Everyone is always more than happy to aid me with any questions or problems I have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
College is done 1 day a week where we are provided a range of resources to aid our learning that are easily accessible. Within my placements, the team are always helping and my skills coach has regular sessions to aid us with our work for out qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification provides good theory behind the work I do and is a way to show my competence in the work I carry out.
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 opportunities such as: STEM Ambassador Programme, Charity Events, Open Days and outside role training.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The level of training provided is great and give a great insight into the aerospace industry allowing you to decide what areas work best for you before commiting to a job.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Put a lot of though into your application and be yourself during interviews.
