Pipefitter Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
My role currently involves 5 days at college, learning skills that will help me with my apprenticeship.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoyed learning new skills and expanding my knowledge base.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned various metal-working skills such as welding and cold forming.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well organised, so I know what I will be doing months in advance.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive excellent support and I can contact them if I have any issues and I will be responded to promptly.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive excellent support from lecturers and they will try and resolve any issues or problems that may arise.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It will give me a basic understanding of the role, so I am ready when I start in the yard full time.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not that I am aware of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are an excellent company with plenty of opportunities to progress my career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Look at the BAE Systems behaviours and how they apply to some experience you may already have.
