Mechanical Machinist Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4/5
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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
I am a first year apprentice at BAE systems and I’m a mechanical machinist I machine parts together on a variety of machines which include cnc lathes and mills, milling machine, lathe. As I’m in college on a day to day basis I do a mix of class work and workshop based jobs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have enjoyed pay program slot since I have started back in September. I have learnt many skills and gain lots of knowledge in this programme. I have also gained many friends whilst being on this programme which is a really good thing. I am excited to learn more and gain lots more skills as this programme goes on.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills whilst doing this trade as being a machinist is very new to me I didn’t have alot of experience being on the machines so I have learned how to take back a diameter and how to skim a piece of metal I also have developed on my listening skills too.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme I am in is structured well as we are in college for the first months they we transfer into SASK then eventually we get put on placement. It is well structured as we know where we are going at what point. We also have lots of work to do in classrooms and also workshops.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
We revive support from our employer by having someone to go to if we have any needs to problems. A person from our employee is based in college and we go to here whenever we need her. We also have lots of mentors in college too and we can go to them as well.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We revive a substantial amount of support from pot training provided when we are doing out qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It’s has helped me perform better as I have learnt many skills and knowledge.
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 is some things you can get involved with like a council a podcast to join and lots of events you can sign up for.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Offers lots of opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
You need to know who you are applying for learn about the company and what they do first before you come
