Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
3/5
Fitting and assembling mechanical components into a nuclear submarine.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i have overall enjoyed my apprenticeship although hi believe we could have been given more guidance from our apprenticeship side of work in the later years of it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
yes i have developed skills in mechanical techniques and practices through theoretical and practical learning.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
parts of the apprenticeship are structured towards the start but towards the end there has been little structure and organisation.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
i have been given lots of guidance from mentors and management but little to none from the apprentice coordination side.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
i have been given very little support in my last two years while completing my final assessment work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
i think that it is a useful aspect to having greater mechanical knowledge for my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
i am not aware of any extra curricular activities through my work.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a good workplace where you can learn a lot and have a great career if you apply yourself.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
to ensue that they are keen to show their passion for the job role.
