Business administration apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Preston
Review Submitted: April 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
Supporting placement team within an estimating role. Making sure college work is up to date and completed to a high standard
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I find it interesting learning about the area of work, continuously building on my skill set and enjoy working in a fast pased environment, constantly being challenged
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, IT skills and communication skills have improved
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured so no added pressure on top of workload. We have one college day every 4 weeks with work set between
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support from different people such as skills coach, apprenticeship lead and placement manager. all offer different support and very understanding
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My skills coach always answers straight away when i have any questions/ issues
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Gives me a broader understanding of the wider business and how it works
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
It is mostly up to the apprentices to arrange social events, this could be to do with hibrid working/ the pandemic. We did have an outward bounds, team building week away in November which helped get to know other apprentices, build working relationships
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunity to start a progressive and stable career. Lots of opportunities and friendships made.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
It is a long progress but worth the time spent. A great achievement
