Test and Commissioning Engineer Review

Item: Test and Commissioning Engineer at BAE Systems
Rating: 3.7
Author: Anonymous

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

3.7 /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

3.2/5 - 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

I have been introduced to different sectors in the business and am shown by different engineers how and why they do their jobs. I am shown different processes and sometimes able to do hands-on work.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

My programme allows me to apply my theoretical knowledge to the real-world which is something I find really interesting. It has opened my eyes to how important engineering is globally, to be able to aid with this fills me with joy.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

My confidence has definitely improved, as well as my communication and teamwork. I have become a lot more independent too when I have to solve problems and find the correct people to go to.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

3/5

As my intake are one of the first, the structure could have been better, but a lot of feedback has been given to the organisers of the apprenticeship in order for them to be able to improve and smooth out the process.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

I receive all the support I need and feel comfortable to ask for help when required.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

3/5

I receive enough support from my training provider, however some modules I seem to understand better than others. This depends purely on the lecturer, if I do struggle, there is always someone I can go to.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

3/5

I feel my qualification so far is helping to understand the basics of engineering, and sometimes I recognise these things in the workplace. I find this really interesting as I get to see how things work in a practical environment.

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

The apprentices sometimes set up social events for us all to get together which is a good opportunity to meet new people and make new friends who share the same interests as you.