Apprentice Technician Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: April 2022
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
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
On a day to day basis the apprenticeship consists of learning skills based around the current placement you have with Thursdays being reserved as a college day every week. each placement has around 3 months to be fully completed.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoy my programme quite a lot as every topic is an interesting topic. its also very rewarding to be able to use my skills learnt inside out work on other places even when i'm not working.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt multiple new skills over the time i have had as an apprentice. skills which allow me to be a competent person in the areas i have worked in and also skills which allow me to adapt and change.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured and has a consistence to it. if there is a change in the timetable it is usually told way in advance to allow for us to sort ourselves out in time for the changed day.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of support if i am struggling with work or personally myself and i am helped to be able to work through my issues. i am also supported mentally to allow myself to keep a strong mind.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
As said in the previous question it is the same as i am supported and helped towards my qualifications if i need to be or if i have any queries they will be answered or the answers will be found.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It allows me to be a more competent and safe person when I know what the task is and what needs to be done and also i know how to do it safely.
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
There are multiple extra activities to become a part of in my apprenticeship such as an apprentice football team and a stem ambassador which allows you to work with and help others.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a very open and accepting work place which allows different people and different ages put there minds together and work well they also help you to develop and strengthen your problem solving.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself and be proud of what you have achieved and what you can achieve, express your own talents and abilities and let them know that you are your own person and not just trying to tick boxes,
