Project Management Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Managing key areas and workflows assigned to me. Dealing with issues presented by engineers and providing reports based on the progress against the project baseline.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The programme has allowed me to see various parts of the business. As this is the first year it has been a 5 year course the changing in placements and unis has been difficult
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed key academic skills and overall project management skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It has been relatively well structured however the various unknowns (EPA, placements) was difficult to adapt to
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We receive lot of support from our employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive lot of support from the provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification gives us a basic understanding of the work that we are undertaking in the workplace
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 are lots of Stretch activities to be involved in
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It allows you to see various parts of the business and move around to parts suited to you
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Understand what areas you are interested in before choosing the apprenticeship (e.g. PM, Ops etc)
