Mechanical Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3/5
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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:
3/5
Commissioning and servicing systems.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme although having to sort out our own placements can be stressful, but I see the value in doing it.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have become more knowledgeable technically. I have learnt how to interact with stakeholders such as the Royal Navy.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I like the fact that we have day release for college weekly as opposed to a full year at the start. I like the fact we rotate through the business.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I feel that I am able to get a lot of support as we have managers separate from our line managers that we can talk to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Support could be better as some placement managers fail to understand students need a balance of practical experience and time to complete their college work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel like our qualification is relevant to our work, but more qualifications relating to a marine enviroment could potentially be useful.
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 social events and different societies too.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As it is a good way to experience lots of different types of engineering and figure out which type you enjoy.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do not apply if you are not self motivated or willing to sort out your own placements as it will not be a useful apprenticeship. Not much is handed to you, we have to organise things ourselves. This is valuable as it teaches you how to interact with the wider business.
