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steelworker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glasgow

Review Submitted: April 2023

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
Steel worker, throughout my day in college I work on my qualification and complete some basic tasks to gain experience.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I look forward to working every day.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I’ve learnt a lot in the steel-working trade.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme is relatively well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a lot of emails helping me and guiding me on what to do.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My lecturers help me as much as they can.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me perform better as I’ll need experience before going into the yard.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Not really, however it’s something that could change.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for who create great ships for the government and royal navy.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company and show the interviewer your intent of hard work.
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