maritime apprentice Review

Item: maritime apprentice at BAE Systems
Rating: 4.2
Author: Anonymous

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

4.2 /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

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

A mechanical fitter who carries out maintenance jobs on naval ships which could include removing and installing a shaft or a rudder, or even smaller jobs where you might be removing a water pump or a valve connected to that pump further down the line of the system.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

4/5

The programme has been a very good experience so far, however there has been times when some things has been slow and not much work has happened. There has still always been something to get done.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I have learnt a lot with engineering on mechanical systems including how to use different tools, thinking outside of the box with how to do different jobs, and how to implement my knowledge from one job to another job from experience.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

It is organised very well with a great management team.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

4/5

If I am in need of any assistance then I am able to get the help I need from my employer.

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

5/5

I receive as much help as needed whether I need more or less help is up to me in the situation I am in.

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

5/5

I am very confident, especially if I can apply to do a HNC qualification.

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

No.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I have already recommended to multiple friends and 2 of them have applied to BAE Systems because it is a good apprenticeship to start with if you want to learn a lot.