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technician apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Preston

Review Submitted: April 2022

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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
within the scheme there where a number of placements in different areas of the business most of these for me where at BAE Warton. on a day to day basis I would be learning possible future job roles from engineers withing the business
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
overall it was good, preferred beingin placements than at the training school. the training staff where good, but the education given by Burnley collage where not the best

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
yes, team work, communication skills technical skills such as practical electrical fault-finding, design and drawing

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
the apprentice team are good. if you have any problems they are quick to resolve them but Burnley collage where not the best
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
a lot. the amount of help support you get is good
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
an unbelievable amount of support from your skills coach. always really good at helping you and fixing any problems that you have
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I am coming out of my time as an apprentice and all I can say is that I feel that I am more than compitnent
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 tons, regular play football with my team and really good social activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
amassing place to work. wage when u get out of the apprenticeship is ace
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
go for it, and put your all into it
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